The World Health Organization developed an indicator called the global burden of disease (GBD). The GBD tracks
1. The number of cases of HIV/AIDS a country has
2. Losses from premature death and losses of healthy life that results from disability
3. The economic impact of disability on lesser-developed countries
4. The rate of disability in industrialized nations
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Immediately following a liver biopsy, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. turn the patient to the right side for 2 hours. b. provide sandbag support for pressure on puncture site. c. monitor vital signs every 15 minutes. d. instruct patient to cough and deep breathe. e. assess for hematoma at puncture site.
A nurse manager notices that Nathan, an RN who has been on the unit for approximately 3 years, has a particular interest in technology and seems to be very enthused about working with software and hardware at home
She speaks with Nathan and asks him if he would lead investigation of software applications on the unit. This is an example of: a. Opportunity. b. Delegation. c. Role negotiation. d. Role transition.
When performing a neurovascular check, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Ask the patient if he or she is experiencing numbness, burning, or tingling in the affected limb. 2. Test sensation of the affected and unaffected limbs by touching each with a paper clip. 3. Ambulate the affected limb to check for mobility. 4. Ask the patient to move the fingers or toes of the affected extremity. 5. Test capillary refill in the nailbeds of the fingers or toes distal to the surgical site or cast.
Which parental statements regarding precipitating factors for sickle-cell disease indicate correct understanding of the discharge information presented by the nurse? Select all that apply
1. "My child should avoid regular exercise." 2. "We should provide acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat fever." 3. "Our child needs to drink lots of fluid to avoid dehydration when playing sports." 4. "High altitudes can cause exacerbation and should be avoided." 5. "Fluid restriction is necessary to avoid exacerbations from occurring."