Nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis are essentially the same thing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A nursing assistant is bathing a patient who has a stage I pressure ulcer on the right shoulder. What action by the health care team could cause that the tissue to become more damaged?
a. Positioning the patient on the left side b. Massaging the reddened area c. Cleaning the area with mild soap and wa-ter d. Positioning the patient in a prone position
A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression for several months tells the provider that the medication has not helped with symptoms. The provider plans to switch the patient to an SSRI
The nurse will teach this patient to: a. start taking the SSRI and stop the MAOI when symptoms improve. b. start taking the SSRI and then gradually withdraw the MAOI. c. stop taking the MAOI and wait 5 weeks before starting the SSRI. d. stop taking the MAOI 2 weeks before starting the SSRI.
What pain medication is contraindicated in children with sickle cell disease (SCD)?
a. Meperidine (Demerol) b. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) c. Morphine sulfate d. Ketorolac (Toradol)
A complication of immobility that affects the musculoskeletal system is
A) contractures. B) pressure sores. C) thrombus. D) infection.