What should the nurse exclude when documenting the findings in the functional assessment portion of the nursing assessment for a patient with a respiratory disorder?
a. Occupation
b. Usual diet
c. Smoking history
d. Previous respiratory disorders
D
Previous respiratory disorders are assessed in the medical history portion of the assessment.
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A parent at a school says to the school nurse, "I can't keep that plate thing straight. What is the bottom line about nutritious eating today?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Avoid processed foods, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables." b. "Eat lots of protein, fruits, and vegetables, and don't worry about the other rules." c. "Let me get you a copy of the Department of Agriculture plate that you can keep on your refrigerator for easy reference." d. "Balance your plate with half of a plate of fruits and vegetables, and a quarter of a plate of both proteins and grains."
Which increases the likelihood that the performance appraisal will have a positive outcome?
A) The manager should refrain from making any positive comments about the worker's performance so as not to minimize the areas on which the worker needs to work. B) The employee who is deficient should be told he or she is doing fine. C) The employee should have some input into developing the standards or goals on which his or her performance is judged. D) The manager should cite multiple examples of all performance deficiencies so employees are clear about their shortcomings.
Which action is recommended for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease?
a. Place the client in a hospice or long-term care facility. b. Encourage the client to eat frequent, small meals. c. Encourage regular exercise with a family member. d. Suggest genetic counseling for the family.
Which admission order written by the health care provider for a patient admitted with infective endocarditis (IE) and a fever would be a priority for the nurse to implement?
a. Administer ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 1 g IV. b. Order blood cultures drawn from two sites. c. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) PRN for fever. d. Arrange for a transesophageal echocardiogram.