When using the mnemonic OLDCARTS, the A stands for ______________________
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aggravating and associated factors
The OLDCARTS mnemonic helps make sure that all characteristics of a problem are described in the history of present illness to ensure a comprehensive presentation. The order of recording these characteristics does not need to be consistent.
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The nursing student is preparing a presentation for the class on cognitive and behavioral perspectives of personality disorders. Which information will the student include in the presentation?
1. Behaviors result from an imbalance in brain chemistry. 2. Behaviors occur due to a history of childhood trauma and parental dysfunction. 3. Learned behaviors become inflexible and maladaptive. 4. Learned behaviors result from cultural influences.
A client has exhibited repeated return of hordeolum (sty). Which assessment finding is most important in determining care for this client?
A) Use of mascara B) Low blood sugar C) Use of disposable wash cloths D) Antibacterial facial wash
A nurse is caring for a patient from Germany. The nurse must keep in mind to respect the comfort levels of people from different cultures regarding
1. Touch. 2. Body position. 3. Personal space. 4. Both 1. and 3.
A nurse is providing care to a patient with increased intracranial pressure following a closed head injury. The nurse would determine that adequate cerebral perfusion pressure exists if the CPP is at least ____
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