What is the priority nursing diagnosis for an adult client with cystic fibrosis (CF)?
A. Disturbed Body Image related to low body weight
B. Risk for Infection related to presence of thick mucus
C. Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to presence of mucus or infection
D. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to reduced intestinal absorption
C
Although all the client problems and nursing diagnoses are important, the one with the highest priority is Ineffective Breathing Pattern. The most common cause of death for the client with CF is respiratory failure.
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A neighbor convinced him to seek help at the local crisis center. To determine the client's immediate needs the center's care provider will ask, 1. What made your wife leave? 2. Why did you come here for help? 3. Do you feel in control at this time? 4. How would you handle this if you could do it over again?
A female patient receiving vasopressin (Pitressin) as treatment for diabetes insipidus complains of uterine cramping accompanied by diarrhea. Which response should the health care provider give?
a. These symptoms are the result of a toxic dose of the drug. b. These symptoms are the result of oxytocic and smooth muscle effects of the drug. c. These symptoms are the result of onset of acute renal failure. d. These symptoms are the result of an idiosyncratic drug response.
Some studies indicate the ______% of US adults suffer from mental illness within their lifetime
a. 22.1% b. 32% c. 42% d. 11%
Which statement describes the information that must be charted after administering medications?
A. the location of the injection B. patient reaction C. the specific parenteral route D. All answers are correct.