Patients who are well prepared before surgery will be able to cooperate in their recovery more successfully.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a patient with osteoarthritis?
A) Pain that worsens with activity, relieved at rest B) Warm swollen joints C) Anorexia and weight loss D) Low grade fever
The nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with substance abuse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
A) "A 34-year-old is being admitted for suicidal threats as a result of cocaine use.". B) "We're admitting a disheveled cocaine addict who has threatened to kill herself.". C) "They've added another druggie to my caseload.". D) "We're admitting a coked-out, manic client.".
The nurse asks what the client did prior to today's admission. The client states, "I went to my friend's house. He is a cop. I've been stopped by the police in my red car. I was on my way to Kansas City.". The nurse would:
A) Ignore the client's answer and ask another question. B) Refocus the client on the question. C) Ask which friend's house. D) Teach about clarification.
What are the 3 parts of the nursing diagnosis?
a. Temperature, Pulse, respirations b. Problem, etiology, symptoms c. Medical diagnosis, defining characteristics, health perception d. Medical diagnosis, MAR, potential risks