The purpose of a health assessment includes what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Identifying the patient's major disease process
B) Collecting information about the health status of the patient
C) Clarifying the patient's ability to pay for health care
D) Evaluating patient outcomes
E) Synthesizing collected data
B, D, E
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A) Lack of peripheral edema B) Dyspnea at rest C) Normal ejection fraction D) Increased urinary output
Which information will the nurse include when teaching an older patient about skin care?
a. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying lotions. b. Bathe and wash hair daily with soap and shampoo. c. Use warm water and a moisturizing soap when bathing. d. Use antibacterial soaps when bathing to avoid infection.
Nursing care for the patient with atelectasis would include:
a. Placing baby in semi-Fowler's b. Placing baby flat on back c. Placing baby on abdomen d. None of the above
A patient has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The patient voices concerns about possible kidney disease in the future
The patient asks the nurse, "Where is urine formed in the kidney?" The nurse's response is that urine is formed in the: A. ureter. B. kidney. C. nephron. D. glomerulus.