A nurse is planning specific interventions that aim to reduce the rate of complications due to uncontrolled blood sugar levels in the diabetes population. The word population is being used in the ____ context
A. Public health
B. Hospital setting
C. Cultural
D. None of the above
ANS: B
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Mr. G is called "Gloomy Gus" by his family, as he always sees the dark side of things. He has even threatened several times to kill himself, although he has not followed through on the threats
Lately, he seems preoccupied and has accidentally taken an overdose of a medication. He has just threatened suicide again. What should the nurse be sure that the family understand is important? A) Encourage him to find a psychoanalyst. B) Make sure he gets immediate attention by a psychiatrist. C) Ignore his "crying wolf" again. D) Remind him of his many blessings.
The nurse is assessing an 88-year-old client who was recently admitted to the hospital for repair of a fractured hip, which occurred this morning after a fall
In reviewing the medication history it is discovered that the client is on 22 different prescribed medications and states she sees five different healthcare providers for her care. Some of the medications are similar in their indication and usage. The nurse determines from this information that the client has A) multiple conditions requiring all of the medications prescribed. B) a situation of polypharmacy, and a detailed history of all drugs is warranted. C) cognitive impairment, and the client just does not remember what drugs she is taking. D) the fall was unrelated to the medications prescribed.
The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What is the most likely diagnostic test ordered in the early stages of this disease?
A) Carboxyhemoglobin level B) Plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels C) ABG D) CBC
What is the most prevalent psychopathologic condition diagnosed in the United States?
a. Schizophrenia b. Mood disorder c. Anxiety disorder d. Alcohol dependency