A patient is diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse would most likely assess the sputum color as which of the following?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Pink
D) Rust
C
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The charge nurse on a medical unit is preparing to admit several "clients" who have possible pandemic flu during a preparedness drill. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Admit the "clients" on Contact Precautions. b. Cohort the "clients" in the same area of the unit. c. Do not allow pregnant caregivers to care for these "clients." d. Place the "clients" on enhanced Droplet Precautions.
The nurse compares the nutrient requirements of an adolescent with those of a pregnant client. Which nutrient should the nurse identify as having different requirements for these populations?
a. Iron b. Calcium c. Folic acid d. Vitamin C
The nurse-manager explains to a new nurse at the ambulatory clinic that the service for which the telephone nursing practice is not feasible is
a. assessing a client's needs based on the nurse's perception. b. developing a collaborative plan of care with a client. c. evaluating outcomes of practice and care. d. prioritizing the urgency of a client's needs.
A parent of a teenager being treated for anorexia nervosa asks the nurse what, "Being an enmeshed family" means. Which question provides the best response to the question?
a. "What do you think that statement means?" b. "Who told you your family was enmeshed?" c. "Are the members of your family expected to be independent and self-reliant?" d. "Does your family place importance on being successful and accepted by others?"