The nurse is developing a care plan for a client diagnosed with SLE. Which goal is priority for this client?
1. The client will maintain reproductive ability
2. The client will verbalize feelings of body-image changes
3. The client will have no deterioration of organ function
4. The client's skin will remain intact and have no irritation.
3. The client will have no deterioration of organ function
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When critiquing a research report, what would not be needed in the description of the sample to determine the validity of the sample? The
a. population it was representing b. number of subjects c. way the sample was chosen d. mean age of the sample
The nurse suggests to a couple trying to conceive that conception might be enhanced by:
a. relaxing together in a sauna or hot tub. b. stimulation of the scrotum with a vibrator. c. increased time spent in foreplay. d. using water-soluble lubricant.
A 74-year-old adult is experiencing dumping syndrome after gastric resection surgery. The nurse caring for the patient instructs the patient to
a. stop smoking. b. abstain from beverages that contain caffeine. c. eat three low-carbohydrate meals daily. d. drink only between meals.
While percussing a patient's left lung, the nurse detects a change in the sound of the lung tissue to dull. Which of the following does this finding most likely suggest to the nurse?
1. The patient might have fluid in the lung, which could indicate an infection. 2. The patient has a mass in his lung. 3. The patient has emphysema. 4. The patient has congestive heart failure.