A nurse understands that the typical height for a 12-month-old is:
a. 20 inches.
b. 25 inches.
c. 30 inches.
d. 35 inches.
C
By 12 months of age the infant's birth length has increased about 50%; the typical length is 30 inches.
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The main cause of cardiogenic shock is
a. an inability of the heart to pump blood forward. b. hypovolemia, resulting in decreased stroke volume. c. disruption of the conduction system when re-entry phenomenon occurs. d. an inability of the heart to respond to inotropic agents.
The determination of a nursing care model or system of care delivery depends on (select all that apply):
a. patient care processes. b. health care provider roles. c. government reimbursement. d. the organization's philosophy. e. the identification of organizational struc-tures.
An older patient with terminal cancer is considering hospice care but is concerned that Medicare will stop payments if the care is provided for longer than 6 months. What can the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Medicare does not limit the hospice benefit. 2. Medicare regulations discourage a longer use of the benefit. 3. Hospice costs more than traditional hospital or long-term care. 4. Patient may enroll when the life expectancy is 6 months or less. 5. Hospice supports the family for 6 months after the patient's death.
While hospitalized, a client learns that a dear friend has died as a result of an accident. The client is crying and asking God, "Why?" The nurse realizes the client is demonstrating which factor of spiritual distress?
1. Physiological 2. Treatment-related 3. Psychological 4. Situational