Which is not considered a dimension of symptomatology?
A. Onset
B. Physical signs
C. Location
D. Absence of associated symptoms
B
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A) Getting cervical x-rays between 3 and 5 years of age B) Adhering to the special dietary needs of the child C) Getting an echocardiogram before 3 months of age D) Monitoring for symptoms of respiratory infection
Which of the following examples of patient data needs to be validated? Select all that apply
A) A patient has trouble reading an informed consent, but states he does not need glasses. B) An elderly patient explains that the black and blue marks on his arms and legs are due to a fall. C) A nurse examining a patient with a respiratory infection documents fever and chills. D) A patient in a nursing home states that she is unable to eat the food being served. E) A pregnant patient is experiencing contractions that are 2 minutes apart. F) Following a MVA, the teenage driver with alcohol on his breath states that he was not drinking.
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a. "A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL." b. "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery." c. "You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin." d. "Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect."
A nurse manager of an intensive care unit develops plans to improve end-of-life care for clients in the unit. Which of the following actions is the priority?
A) Create a script for nurses to use when discussing hospice and palliative care. B) Guide staff to improve communication with families about end-of-life decision making. C) Increase communication between professionals about end-of-life decision making. D) Survey clients and families about their end-of-life needs.