What type of observation carefully selects events or interactions?
A) Descriptive
B) Focused
C) Selective
D) Participant
B
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Which of the following documentation entries is an example of objective data?
1. An area of erythema to the upper right extremity approximately 1 by 4 inches 2. Complaint of pain in the RLQ of the abdomen rated 5 on pain scale of 1 to 10 3. Family states that the patient does not sleep at night and wanders about the house 4. Assessment reveals past history of drug abuse
The nurse who is using active listening as an intervention to reduce anxiety would make which of the following comments when communicating with a client?
1. "You sound angry that your life has been disrupted by chronic respiratory problems." 2. "You can get on with your life most quickly by learning to use breathing techniques." 3. "Don't be so concerned about your breathing; the medications will begin to work soon." 4. "Can you repeat back to me what has been shared with you about your lung disease?"
The nurse is caring for a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and who is receiving infliximab (Remicade) IV every 8 weeks. Which laboratory test will the nurse anticipate that this patient will need?
a. Calcium level b. Complete blood count c. Electrolytes d. Potassium
While caring for a patient preparing for a kidney transplant, the nurse knows that the patient understands teaching on immunosuppression when she makes which statement?
a. "My body will treat the new kidney like my original kidney." b. "I will have to make sure that I avoid being around people." c. "The medications that I take will help prevent my body from attacking my new kidney." d. "My body will only have a problem with my new kidney if the donor is not directly related to me."