MC The major psychological factor that contributes to chronic health problems is
A. Anxiety.
B. Stress.
C. Depression.
D. Social isolation.
B. Stress.
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The nurse is admitting to the medical-surgical unit an older adult woman with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath, and the nurse observes conversational dyspnea
What is the first action the nurse should take? a. Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treatments. b. Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygenation. c. Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the family. d. Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula.
Which of the following are characteristic of nonpitting edema? Select all that apply
A) Redness B) Fluid leakage C) Tenderness D) Dryness E) Scaling F) Warmth
Systematic reviews usually use one selection criterion: that the primary studies were published within the previous 10 years
A) True B) False
Before performing Leopold's maneuvers, the nurse would: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Have the patient empty her bladder. 2. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position. 3. Have the patient lie on her back with her feet on the bed and knees bent. 4. Turn the patient to her left side. 5. Have the patient lie flat with her ankles crossed.