A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin
Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care?
A) Incontinence, Functional, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
B) Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit related to adverse effects of drug therapy
C) Confusion, Acute, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
D) Acute Pain, Headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
D
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A child is hospitalized with heart failure and is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which nursing action is the priority?
A. Administer oxygen. B. Encourage rest. C. Provide meticulous skin care. D. Monitor brain natriuretic peptide.
Directions: Express the following value correctly. 5.5 Tsp
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Which statements regarding newborn screening programs would the nurse recognize as supporting the ethical principle of autonomy?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Mandatory newborn screening programs should be standardized across all states. 2. Parents should have the right to decide if their infant will undergo newborn screening. 3. Newborn screening identifies some treatable conditions and serves to improve the life of the child. 4. Newborn screening identifies some treatable conditions and serves to improve the health of the nation. 5. Ideally the parents would decide which newborn screens are performed.
Which activity occurs during the "P" phase of the MAP-IT process?
A) A coalition of individuals who care about the faith community's health is formed. B) Areas of greatest need in the faith community are identified. C) Strategies and action steps to achieve community vision are planned. D) A plan of concrete action steps that can be monitored and make a difference is implemented.