Which symptom is the most significant indicator of asthma and should be identified in the health history?
a. Wheezing
b. Paroxysmal dyspnea
c. Coexistent skin conditions
d. Chest pain
B
All the symptoms listed are associated with asthma; however, a paroxysmal dyspnea is a hallmark subjective component.
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She is conflicted as to what to do, as she is the only nurse available at the moment to tend to both patients. Which component of a healthy work environment is lacking in this scenario? A) Effective decision making B) Appropriate staffing C) Authentic leadership D) Meaningful recognition
The nurse manages an acute care unit that is beginning to provide care for more and more older adults after surgery. The nurse manager would encourage nurses to add which interventions to the plan of care for these patients?
1. Use of restraints to prevent falls and disruption of invasive lines 2. Early return to ambulation and self-care activities 3. Get patients out of bed to a chair for most of the day 4. Keep patients on bedrest until strength returns
A nurse's ability to deal with changing orders from the physician, patient needs and problems, supervision and delegation issues, vital signs readings, and medication orders requires being ____________________;
it is the only way for them to accomplish all of this for several patients during one shift. Fill in the blank with correct word.
A new father wants to know what medication was put into his infant's eyes and why it is needed. The nurse explains to the father that the purpose of the Ilotycin ophthalmic ointment is to
a. Destroy an infectious exudate caused by Staphylococcus that could make the infant blind. b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the infant's eyes potentially acquired from the birth canal. c. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts of the infant's eyes, leading to dry eyes. d. Prevent the infant's eyelids from sticking together and help the infant see.