A critically ill patient is admitted to the ICU. The health care provider decides to use intra-arterial pressure monitoring. What is the purpose of this?
A) To assess left ventricular function
B) To assess the pressure of the vena cava
C) To assess the pressure in the right atrium
D) To continually measure the patient's blood pressure (BP)
D
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A client admitted with borderline personality disorder complains during group therapy that she, "always falls for the bad guy." She has been in and out of rehabilitation and abuse crisis centers
The nursing student knows this client would benefit from: 1. Intrapsychic cognitive therapy. 2. Family conflict therapy. 3. Dialectical behavioral therapy. 4. Self-reflective therapy.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is Muslim. What does the nurse recognize as typical core beliefs of the Islamic faith? Select all that apply
1. The universe has no beginning and no end. 2. It is the fastest growing religion worldwide. 3. There are three paths to spiritual fulfillment: knowledge, insight, and wisdom; action; and ecstatic devotion. 4. Suffering is a part of human growth and change, but God, Allah, does not test people beyond what they can bear. 5. On the last day, God, Allah will judge people based on what they have done and assign them to either heaven or hell.
A nurse using the four-step public health approach to respond to violence. Which of the following actions would occur as the nurse identifies risk and protective factors?
a. Planning a community-based educational program to respond to violence b. Reviewing police reports and population-based surveys c. Interviewing local community members about their experiences with violence d. Examining characteristics in the community where violence has not occurred
The nurse is teaching a patient with PAD about positioning and position changes. What suggestion does the nurse give to the patient?
a. Sit upright in a chair if legs are not swollen. b. Sleep with legs above the heart level if legs are swollen. c. Avoid crossing the legs at all times. d. Change positions slowly when getting out of bed.