Which respiratory condition reported by a patient when you obtain the family health history is not considered to be a familial disease?
a. lung cancer c. pneumonia
b. tuberculosis d. alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
C
Respiratory conditions that are familial in nature include allergies, alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency,
asthma, bronchiectasis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, sarcoidosis, and tuberculosis. Pneumonia is not familial in nature. It is an acute inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, or rickettsiae.
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a. stating "You need to be strong for your children." b. silently placing her hand on the widow's arm. c. asking if there is anyone the widow needs to have notified. d. stating "You are feeling overwhelmed about your husband's death."
Which type of documentation makes the strongest use of flow sheets?
1. PIE charting 2. Focus charting 3. CORE charting 4. Source-oriented narrative record
A client diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease has impairments of memory and judgment and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority?
A. Present evidence of objective reality to improve cognition B. Design a bulletin board to represent the current season C. Label the client's room with name and number D. Assist with bathing and toileting
A pregnant client is on bed rest in her home and a nurse will soon come to the home to assess the client. The nurse's visit is an example of:
A) community-based nursing. B) postpartum nursing. C) public health nursing. D) residential-based nursing.