After analyzing the data clusters, and hypothesizing a diagnosis, which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Document conclusions
B) Identify abnormal data.
C) Check defining characteristics
D) Formulate nursing diagnoses.
C
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A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse why she has to take a pill instead of insulin. The nurse explains that in type 2 diabetes mellitus, the body still makes insulin
What other information is pertinent for the nurse to relay? a. Overweight and underactive people can-not simply use the insulin produced. b. Metabolism is slowed in some people, so they have to take a pill to speed up their metabolism. c. Sometimes the autoimmune system works against the action of the insulin. d. The cells become resistant to the action of insulin. Pills are given to increase the sen-sitivity.
A 50-year-old man vomiting blood-streaked fluid is admitted to the hospital with acute gastritis. To determine possible risk factors for gastritis, the nurse will ask the patient about
a. the amount of saturated fat in the diet. b. any family history of gastric or colon cancer. c. a history of a large recent weight gain or loss. d. use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A staff nurse was ordering supplies for the unit. After several interruptions, the nurse put down the order form and walked away from the task. This is an example of:
a. Underdelegating b. Nonemotional procrastination c. Emotional procrastination d. Planning
One of the most dramatic changes in family structure is cohabitation. Which of the following are cited as reasons for cohabitation? Select all that apply
1. Cohabitants would marry but do not for economic reasons 2. The cohabitants are seeking a more equalitarian relationship 3. Resources such as food stamps and budget management can be shared. 4. The cohabitants are using cohabitation as a trial period to assess whether to marry.