Wendy is a nursing student who is admitting Mrs. Williams, a 75-year-old patient into the gastrointestinal laboratory for a routine colonoscopy. During the assessment, Wendy learns that Mrs
Williams lost her husband 4 months ago to stomach cancer and has not been sleeping well. Which of the following is the best question to obtain more data regarding Mrs. Williams' sleeping pattern? A. "Are you taking medication to help you sleep?"
B. "How long have you had difficulty sleeping?"
C. "What time do you go to bed at night?"
D. "Are you taking a nap in the afternoon?"
B
A patient who complains of loneliness and difficulty falling asleep may be in a yearning or searching phase. To gather more data, ask questions such as, "When did the loss occur?" or "How long have you been feeling this way?"
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The new name was probably which of the following? a. Generic b. Trade c. Chemical d. Proprietary
Which of the following areas experience serious disparities in health care access and outcomes for minorities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Infant mortality b. Arthritis c. Cardiovascular disease d. Oral health e. Immunizations
While caring for a patient with pneumonia, a nurse notes that the patient's sputum is greenish and very thick. The highest priority in the patient's plan of care is to
1. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer. 2. Provide pain medication every 4 hours as ordered. 3. Provide a bedside commode. 4. Encourage the patient to increase oral intake.
Which rationale should the nurse include in the teaching session, related to infant iron deficiency anemia, when a parent asks why it is inappropriate to switch from formula to cow's milk prior to 1 year of age? Select all that apply
1. Cow's milk is a poor source of iron. 2. The child may be exposed to an antibiotic in processed milk. 3. Cow's milk has a high fat content. 4. In young children, cow's milk can lead to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract. 5. Cow's milk contains no vitamin C, which is necessary for iron absorption.