Which of the following would lead a nurse to suspect that a client's fluid volume is low?
1. Hand veins taking longer than 5 seconds to refill
2. Periorbital edema
3. Single longitudinal furrow on the tongue
4. Widening pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic pressures)
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The student nurse is listening to a lecture and becomes confused. Looking around the room the student sees everyone else is nodding in understanding. What should the student do first?
1. Ask for clarification. 2. Wait and read the material tonight after class. 3. Ask peers during the next break to explain the material. 4. Wait until after class to talk to the instructor privately.
Comma use is an area most students need to refresh within the memory. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate comma use?
a. The nurse, having completed the assessment of the head, continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. b. The nurse having completed the assessment of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. c. The nurse, having completed the assessment of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose and mouth. d. The nurse, having completed the assessment, of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
The director of nursing (DON) of a hospital is concerned about communication problems among different professionals that seem to lead to patient care problems. What action by the DON would be most appropriate?
a. Call a meeting of the managers from all the professional areas. b. Develop a task force to encourage better communication. c. Host informal sessions where professionals can clarify their roles. d. Institute formal communication channels between groups.
A patient expresses concern about becoming addicted to a prescription pain medication ordered postoperatively. What nursing responses are indicated?
1. "The dose of your medication is as low as possible." 2. "You will only take the medication for a short time." 3. "If you follow the suggested schedule, you have little risk of addiction." 4. "If you need this medication, you cannot become addicted to it." 5. "Take the medication now, and we will worry about addiction later."