A patient is diagnosed with uterine leiomyomas. What does the nurse expect to see in the documentation for this patient as the chief presenting problem?
a. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
b. Heavy vaginal bleeding
c. Intermittent abdominal pain
d. Urinary incontinence
Answer: b. Heavy vaginal bleeding
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The elderly patient may experience a decrease in height resulting from
a. muscle atrophy. c. a narrowing of the intervertebral disk. b. loss of bone density. d. thoracic kyphosis.
The nursing actions that would most help to prevent cardiogenic shock in a client after a myocardial infarction are (Select all that apply)
a. administering vasopressor agents. b. enhancing the heart's pumping function. c. giving the client IV lidocaine. d. providing adequate IV fluids. e. treating pain rapidly.
Nurses and other leaders can educate communities through:
a. role modeling b. seminars c. the school setting d. patient handouts
Which statement regarding the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) position on the use of information technology (IT) by healthcare professionals is accurate?
1. These skills should be required only of IT nurses or healthcare providers. 2. The use of IT is included in the IOM/NAM core competencies for all healthcare providers. 3. IT is important for physicians and pharmacists, but is not required of nurses or licensed therapists. 4. IT can be dangerous for healthcare professionals who are not expert in their use.