Risk for infection or delayed wound healing may be an appropriate nursing diagnosis in diabetic clients because of all the following factors except:
a. neuropathy.
b. impaired circulation.
c. lack of integrity of the immune system.
d. decline in blood sugar levels as a response to treatment.
d
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A nurse is working with a 39-year-old patient who is experiencing muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis
The patient reports that she needs help with basic care and that her 15-year-old daughter has been helping bathe and dress her for a week. The patient's physician has prescribed baclofen (Lioresal). The nurse and the patient agree that an appropriate goal related to helping her maintain her self-worth would be to A) experience relief of pain. B) experience improved motor function. C) increase self-care in activities of daily living. D) take her medication independently.
Based on Elizabeth's insights and suggestions, you involve pharmacy, only to discover that the change in practice involves practice committees,
a medical practice committee, and concerns from administration about potential costs and safety of the proposed change to the IV protocols. The change process at this point is: a. Linear. b. Nonlinear. c. Sabotaged. d. Neutralized.
Considerations when the nurse plans for nutritional needs of a client in liver failure include all except:
a. fatigue and anorexia. b. ascites and abdominal pain. c. hypometabolic state and anabolism. d. fat malabsorption and reduced nutrient storage.
A mother calls the clinic and tells the nurse that her 4-month-old baby has a fever. The mother asks if she can use the liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for her 10-year-old child. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Infants should not have acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it damages the liver." 2. "It is best if the pediatrician is called; he can be asked this question." 3. "It is fine to use the same medicine for both children." 4. "Infant drops should be used for the baby; they are different from liquid medicine."