A patient with reconstructive head and neck skin grafts following mouth cancer is crying when the nurse enters the room and stated that she doesnt want to see any visitor. The surgery's impact on which of the following best explains this behavior?
A. cognition
B. self concept
C. coping
D. relationships
Answer: B. self concept
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The patient's wife asks the nurse if the angioplasty will remove all the buildup in the vessel walls so that the patient will be healthy again. The nurse explains:
a. "The operation will remove all of the plaque, and if your husband exercises and diets he will be free of cardiac problems." b. "The surgery will remove all the buildup, but it will reaccumulate and he will probably need this surgery again this time next year." c. "The best outcome will be if 20% to 50% of the diameter of the vessel can be restored. Your husband will need to diet and exercise carefully to avoid further cardiac risk." d. "The surgeon will only be able to get 5% to 10% of the plaque, but this will bring about marked relief of your husband's symptoms."
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and the dietician's analysis of a hospitalized patient's normal home diet. The nurse would plan to support additional amounts of nutrients based on which percentages?
1. Carbohydrates 35% 2. Fat 7% 3. Protein 45% 4. Thiamine 18 ng/mL 5. Magnesium 2.2 mEq/L
The first-line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia would be:
1. Ciprofloxacin 2. Azithromycin 3. Amoxicillin 4. Doxycycline
Some physiological signs of acute pain are:
a. tachycardia, hypertension and dyspnoea. b. tachycardia, hypotension and dyspnoea. c. bradycardia, hypotension and dyspnoea. d. bradycardia, hypertension and dyspnoea.