A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?
A) plaintiff B) defendant C) litigator D) witness
A
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A client is having a penile shaft resection for advanced penile cancer. Which nursing diagnosis would be most important for the nurse to consider when planning care?
a. Altered Body Image b. Anxiety c. Risk for Incontinence d. Risk for Sexual Dysfunction
The nurse notes that the skin around the client's skeletal traction pin site is swollen, red, and crusty, with dried drainage. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Decrease the traction weight. B. Apply a new dressing. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Notify the physician.
An older adult client has been given instructions concerning an endocrine assessment the nurse will be conducting. Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nurse that further instruction is necessary?
1. "Because of my age, they'll be checking for hyperthyroidism.". 2. "I'll be sure to let the nurse know that diabetes runs in my family.". 3. "The nurse will look at my skin, nails, and hair.". 4. "I'll be asked to swallow when my thyroid gland is being checked.".
Adverse effects of obesity that are not life threatening but decrease quality of life include
a. arthritis. b. heart disease. c. diabetes mellitus. d. high blood pressure.