Rapid, shallow breathing is called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tachypnea
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A nurse identifies a risk factor in an older man that places him at risk for developing diverticulo-sis. What patient information indicates such a risk factor?
a. Eats a low-fiber diet b. Chronic diarrhea c. History of using nonsteroidal antiinflam-matory drugs (NSAIDs) d. Family history of colon cancer
The nurse is assessing a toddler-age patient. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the toddler's caregiver to assess for sexual abuse?
1) "How many times per day do you change your child's diaper?" 2) "How many bowel movements does your child have per week?" 3) "Have you noticed any vaginal discharge during diaper changes?" 4) "Has your child experienced low-grade fevers?"
The nurse approaches a group of school-age patients to administer medication to Sam Hart. To identify the correct child, the nurse should:
a. Ask the group, "Who is Sam Hart?" b. Call out to the group, "Sam Hart?" c. Ask each child, "What's your name?" d. Check the patient's identification name band.
Which of the following is the best example of a well-written nursing order?
a. Provide emotional support to patient and family as needed. b. Bathe patient every day. c. Follow fluid restriction of 1,500 mL per day. d. Insert Foley catheter if patient has not voided within 8 hours.