Which of the following would be considered part of the breathing assessment in the patient assessment triangle?
A) Body position
B) Skin color
C) Muscle tone
D) Mental status
Answer: B) Skin color
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A newly licensed nurse has overheard a nurse telling a patient a joke. The nurse tells the preceptor, "I don't think that nurse is being respectful of the patient's diagnosis by telling jokes." What response by the preceptor is indicated?
1. "When you have more experience you will understand the value of a good joke." 2. "We try not to eavesdrop on other nurses' conversations with patients." 3. "Sometimes that nurse's jokes do get old." 4. "Sometimes laughing and joking can help us connect better with the patient."
Brett has just been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. He comes to you, as the physician's nurse, to give him more information. Discuss the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
a. What is the client lacking to have this disorder? b. What does the body need for nutrition that it is unable to get and why? c. Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of this disorder. d. How is this disorder diagnosed? e. What would you expect to see for signs and symptoms? f. What is the medical management and nursing considerations for this type of client?
Which parental behavior is the most important in fostering moral development?
a. Telling the child what is right and wrong b. Vigilantly monitoring the child and her peers c. Weekly family meetings to discuss behavior d. Living as the parents say they believe
A nurse is discussing the advantages of standardized documentation forms in the nursing information system. Which advantage should the nurse describe?
a. Varied clinical databases b. Reduced errors of omission c. Increased hospital costs d. More time to read charts