The client with a normal pregnancy had an emergency cesarean birth under general anesthesia two hours ago
The client now has a respiratory rate of 30, has pale blue nail beds, a pulse rate of 110, a temperature of 102.6° F, and is complaining of chest pain. The nurse understands that the client is most likely experiencing:
A. Pulmonary embolus.
B. Pneumococcal pneumonia.
C. Pneumonitis.
D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
C
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A union representative has issued a written appeal to the CNO (chief nurse officer) regarding an employee?s verbal reprimand. Which action by the CNO would be appropriate?
1. Inform the CEO (chief executive officer) of the appeal. 2. Notify the hospital?s legal counsel. 3. Call the employee and obtain information regarding the reprimand. 4. Arrange a meeting with the employee, agent, and grievance chairperson.
Using clinical judgment, the nurse makes decisions on whether to proceed with or revise a course of action. The inquiry (investigational or exploratory) subprocess necessary for sound clinical judgment is:
a. reflective thinking. b. persuasive thinking. c. critical thinking. d. intuitive thinking.
The nursing students are spending time in the skills lab learning assessment skills. The instructor tells the students that when caring for patients with dermatologic disorders a lot of information can be obtained through what?
A) Tzanck smear B) Percussion C) Wood's light testing D) Direct observation
The nurse is using cognitive behavior therapy with a client who has an eating disorder. Which of the following techniques would be appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Setting weight range goals for the client B) Encouraging the client to explain the eating disorder C) Challenging dysfunctional thoughts D) Involving the family in the sessions with the client