Which of the following is the best example of a measurable patient goal? The patient will:
A) sit out of bed in the chair
B) eat low-sodium foods
C) verbalize feelings about surgery at some point
D) identify the five major drug side effects before discharge tomorrow
D) identify the five major drug side effects before discharge tomorrow
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During a health promotion class, a group of older adults ask the nurse to teach them measures that they can take to foster neurologic health. What should the nurse tell the group?
A) "Neurological illnesses are generally the result of factors beyond your control.". B) "Quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy body weight can cut your risk of neurological diseases.". C) "The best protective measure for your neurological health is to avoid environmental toxins and eat a healthy diet.". D) "The more mentally active you stay by continually reading and learning, the less your chance of developing neurological disease.".
The nurse is monitoring a patient's metabolic status with a thermodilution catheter to determine oxygen saturation of venous blood. The physiological study the nurse is conducting would be
1. indirect calorimetry. 2. direct calorimetry. 3. oxygen extraction. 4. Fick equation.
The nurse is assessing the peripheral vision of a 55-year-old patient. What test would the nurse use to assess the boundaries of the patient's peripheral vision?
A) Static confrontation B) Allen C) Kinetic confrontation D) Cover
Which exemplifies a nuclear family?
A) First-degree relatives who live together B) First- and second-degree relatives who live together C) First- and second-degree relatives who live in the same neighborhood D) Individuals who are not blood relatives but share a common locale of origin or culture