Accurately preparing the patient for surgery promotes a safer recovery
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Which of the following statements from an alcoholic patient reflects a good understanding of his or her condition?
A. "I will stick to wine or beer from now on." B. "I'll be OK if my wife will just stop nagging me." C. "I plan to take my sobriety 1 day at a time." D. "I won't need AA after I am sober for 1 year."
Which statement about social communication between the nurse and client is TRUE?
a. It is very informal. b. It is highly structured to provide information. c. It is nonthreatening and puts the client at ease. d. It is a way to build lifelong friendships.
When preparing a program for college women on human papillomavirus (HPV), which concept should the nurse keep in mind?
A) The time from HPV infection to diagnosis of cervical cancer is 5 years. B) HPV prevalence peaks in women following menopause. C) HPV incidence has been steadily increasing in women in their 30s and 40s. D) HPV is most common in women in their early 20s
A patient is receiving several units of packed red blood cells over several days to replace the blood lost during an active gastrointestinal bleed
The nurse realizes that this patient is prone to developing which of the following disorders? 1. hypercalcemia 2. hyponatremia 3. hypernatremia 4. hypocalcemia