Which of the following demonstrates the primary difference between a nursing history and a medical history?
A. Focus of the history
B. Amount of detail present
C. Health professional obtaining the history
D. Person from whom the history was obtained
A
The focus of a medical history is to determine what pathologic condition exists and what treat-ment approach is most suitable. A nursing history focuses on the physical, psychological, and emotional responses of the client and family regarding the illness and hospitalization. It is used as a basis for planning nursing care.
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A) milk products. B) eggs. C) carrots. D) tomatoes.
What knowledge is gained by nursing students who study nursing's early leaders?
A) An understanding of the evolution of advanced nursing practice B) An inspiration for their own role in shaping the course of nursing C) A litany of names of early educators D) A comparison of nursing and medical advances
The nurse practitioner movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing
1. Maternity care 2. Well-child care 3. Nursing home care 4. Diabetes care
The nurse is teaching older adults about lowering the risk for musculoskeletal trauma. Which strategy should the nurse include?
A. Avoid fire by not cooking in the kitchen when alone. B. Avoid injury in motor vehicle accidents by not driving. C. Avoid injury by not using assistive devices at home. D. Avoid falls at home by not using throw rugs.