Mr. Stiff has a paralysis of his right leg, for which his doctor cannot find a physiologic cause. You suspect that the patient will be diagnosed with:
A) Conversion disorder
B) Hypochondriac disorder
C) Somatization disorder
D) Malingering
A
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Upon reviewing a health care provider's orders for an assigned client, you notice that tetracycline, Maalox, and an iron supplement have been prescribed
You understand tetracycline absorption is decreased when administered with antacids or ferrous sulfate, and that the antibiotic should be taken on an empty stomach. You then schedule these medications to be given several hours apart and the tetracycline 2 to 3 hours before meals. This nursing intervention represents an example of which ethical principle? a. beneficence c. nonmaleficence b. client advocacy d. utility
The nurse who recognizes that the strict visiting hours policy that has existed on the pediatric unit is outmoded and begins to gather data to support a new policy liberalizing visiting hours based on evidence of better patient care is taking on the role
a. provider of care. b. patient advocate. c. counselor. d. educator.
The patient has experienced an exacerbation of gout resulting in foot pain. Which nursing intervention would aid in promoting comfort?
1. Providing passive range-of-motion exercises 2. Wrapping the extremity in an elastic bandage 3. Encouraging liberal fluid intake 4. Elevating the extremity
A conversion factor expressed as a fraction for converting grains to grams is __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word