A nurse paged the attending physician because a postmastectomy patient became somewhat agitated and tachypneic in recent hours. Despite other nurses' assertions that the patient was simply experiencing some anxiety, the nurse suspected a more serious etiology. The physician prescribed a single dose of a benzodiazepine, which was largely ineffective. Due to the nurse's persistence, diagnostics were performed, leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following did the nurse exhibit?
A) Evidence-based practice
B) Clinical grasp
C) Patient-centered care
D) Best practice
B
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The nurse assesses a disturbance in body image when a woman with Addison's disease says:
1. "Will I look like a zebra for the rest of my life?" 2. "I have found makeup to cover my rash." 3. "With this red face, I sure can't wear pink anymore." 4. "At last! I look like I have a suntan."
The presence of which skin assessment finding, if noted on an older adult patient, should cause the nurse to suspect a premalignancy?
a. Numerous small red papules on the chest and back b. An oozing, rough, reddish macule on the ear c. An irregularly shaped mole on the face or shoulders d. Brown, greasy lesions on the neck
What is the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia?
a. Preeclampsia poses a greater threat to the fetus than eclampsia. b. Hypertension is more severe with preeclampsia than with eclampsia. c. The central nervous system is involved with eclampsia but not with preeclampsia. d. The patient with preeclampsia has seizures more often than the patient with eclampsia.
Which instruction from the nurse is appropriate when conducting teaching to new parents regarding infant care and feeding?
1. Delay supplemental foods until the infant is 4 to 6 months old. 2. Begin diluted fruit juice at 2 months of age, but wait 3 to 5 days before trying a new food. 3. Add rice cereal to the nighttime feeding if the infant is having difficulty sleeping after 2 months of age. 4. Delay supplemental foods until the infant reaches 15 pounds or greater.