A male patient has a scar on his forehead from a third degree burn. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
a. Major
b. Restorative
c. Cosmetic
d. Curative
Answer: c. Cosmetic
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What is required in a health care organization philosophy statement?
A) Should be evident in a nursing department's decisions, priorities, and behavior B) Has value, even if not implemented, because it provides a picture of what the organization would like to accomplish C) Should reflect the values and priorities of each specific unit manager D) Should be consistent with that of other health care agencies in the area to avoid competition
The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication. b. Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication. c. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly. d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.
The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, "Someday I'll have to leave him." Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
1. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks 2. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse 3. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation 4. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation
A primary care NP prescribes probenecid to treat a patient who has gout. The patient comes to the clinic 2 weeks later with severe flank pain. The NP should:
a. ask the patient about fluid intake. b. order a urinalysis and urine culture. c. change the medication to allopurinol. d. recommend nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat flank pain.