Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for the 73-year-old male patient with heart failure?
a. Constipation related to immobility
b. Risk for infection related to IV lines
c. Activity intolerance related to an imbalance of oxygen and demand
d. Self-care deficit
C
Remember your ABCs. The highest priority for this patient is to conserve energy. Options a, b, and d are not priorities.
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a. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet) b. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) c. Meperidine (Demerol) d. Tramadol (Ultram)
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a. Wear a face shield and gown for all pa-tient contact. b. Instruct the staff and visitors to wear a type of respirator mask. c. Use a hospital room that has negative air-flow circulation. d. Cover ruptured skin lesions with a non-absorbent dressing.
A patient with ineffective coping may manifest which of the following behaviors?
a. Refusal to participate in care b. Feelings that his or her body has betrayed him or her c. Acceptance and ownership of problems d. Disruption in the perception of the body
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1. relative risk. 2. community perception. 3. resource availability. 4. health status.