During inspection of a patient's upper back, the nurse notices three small, elevated superficial lesions filled with purulent fluid. How does the nurse document this finding?
a. As three cysts on the upper back
b. As several bullae on the back
c. As three pustules on the upper back
d. As three wheals on the upper back
ANS: C
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A client who is hospitalized for treatment after a stroke asks the nurse how long Medicare can be expected to cover his treatment. What is the nurse's most informative response?
a. "Your Part B will cover your hospital care as long as is necessary." b. "Your health care provider will determine how long your Medicare coverage will be in effect." c. "You are allowed 50 days of inpatient care annually." d. "You can receive skilled care for up to 100 days."
What would the nurse identify as the most basic purpose of standards of care?
1. To protect and safeguard the public as a whole 2. To ensure that all patients receive state-of-the-art care 3. To protect health care providers and prevent their giving less than quality care 4. To ensure administrative agencies are protected from frivolous lawsuits
As decisions related to health care become increasingly complex, nurses need to be familiar with concepts related to advance directives. Which statement regarding advance directives is correct?
A) Hospitals are legally required to inform clients about advance directives. B) The status of advance directives remains consistent from state to state. C) Advance directives should be developed with the assistance of a physician or nurse. D) Nurses can be appointed a surrogate decision maker by the client.
Which of the following foods eaten with peanut butter would provide the patient with complete protein?
A) Wheat bread B) Milk C) Jelly D) Carrots