A client is diagnosed with portal hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following disorders associated with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
1. Esophageal varices
2. Splenomegaly
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Caput medusae
5. Gastritis
6. Gallstone formation
1, 2, 3, 4
Portal hypertension can lead to the development of esophageal varices, splenomegaly, hemorrhoids, and caput medusae. Portal hypertension does not lead to gastritis or gallstone formation.
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A high school–aged girl has been suffering from major depression for several months, and she has begun treatment with an SSRI. In light of the black box warning accompanying SSRIs, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) B) Assessment of cardiac rate and rhythm C) Assessment for hypomanic state D) Assessment for suicidal ideation
A patient smokes. What advice does the nurse give this patient for safety?
a. Do not smoke inside the house. b. Install working smoke detectors. c. Only smoke during the daytime. d. Install carbon monoxide detectors.
Healthcare institutions are frequently the site of conflict. Which of the following situations exemplifies interpersonal conflict?
A) A nurse is undecided whether to pursue a management position or to continue providing bedside care. B) A recent graduate and a more experienced nurse disagree on the thoroughness of the recent graduate's assessments. C) A cohort of experienced nurses have concerns about the way that younger nurses dress and present themselves. D) The nurses on a unit are having difficulty getting physicians to return pages.
Which of the following are positive psychological attributes of authentic leadership?
a. Hope b. Integrity c. Resilience d. Self-discipline