The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex (Cushing's syndrome). What nursing diagnosis would have the highest priority in this care plan?
A) Risk for injury related to weakness
B) Disturbed body image related to changes in physical appearance
C) Risk for loneliness related to disturbed body image
D) Fatigue related to sleep disturbances
A
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A nurse has completed a hospital-based educational program that has allowed the nurse to become cross-trained. A nurse who is cross-trained is able to
A) Perform certain non-nursing duties in addition to traditional nursing duties B) Adopt a work schedule that deviates from the normal shift rotation at the hospital C) Orientate new graduates and nursing students to the hospital D) Retire with full benefits at an earlier date than a nurse who is not cross-trained
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The nurse is reviewing with a group of nursing students information about the client unit. The nurse reviews with the nursing students that the client unit is the area in which the nurse delivers most nursing care
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