Which of the following descriptors is most appropriate to use when stating the "problem" part of a nursing diagnosis?
A. Grimacing
B. Anxiety
C. Oxygenation saturation 93%
D. Output 500 mL in 8 hours
Ans: B. Anxiety
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1. "How". 2. "What". 3. "Do you". 4. "Did that". 5. "Would you".
A patient has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The diabetes nurse has made contact with the patient and will implement a program of health education. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Ensure that the patient understands the basic pathophysiology of diabetes. B) Identify the patient's body mass index. C) Teach the patient "survival skills" for diabetes. D) Assess the patient's readiness to learn.
The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that:
a. The mother has a medical condition or is taking drugs that could be passed along to the infant via breast milk. b. The mother lacks confidence in her ability to breastfeed. c. Other family members or care providers also need to feed the baby. d. The mother sees bottle-feeding as more convenient.
Which of the following doses of dopamine (Intropin) results in stimulation of beta1 receptors and increased myocardial contractility?
a. 1 mcg/kg/min b. 5 mcg/kg/min c. 15 mcg/kg/min d. 20 mcg/kg/min