When the nurse formulates three nursing diagnoses for an adult client hospitalized for abdominal surgery, the nurse has focused on the client's
A) Medical record.
B) Actual health problems
C) Medical diagnosis
D) Past medical history
Ans: B
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a. The client begins to gag. c. The client becomes irritable. b. The client becomes restless. d. The client begins to vomit.
The nurse manager is reviewing data on patient falls collected over the last month. Where should the manager look to compare the number of falls with other similar organizations?
A) The Joint Commission B) National Institutes of Health C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services D) National database of nursing quality indicators
Injectable progestins (DMPA, Depo-Provera) are a good contraceptive choice for women who
a. Want menstrual regularity and predictability b. Have a history of thrombotic problems or breast cancer c. Have difficulty remembering to take oral contraceptives daily d. Are homeless or mobile and rarely receive health care
When preparing an intravenous infusion the nursing action necessary to prevent air embolism is:
a. maintain sterile technique during setup. b. ensure that electronic infusion pump is set for proper rate and volume. c. prime the tubing of the intravenous administration set. d. ensure that the client has a patent vascular access.