The nurse is assessing a client for risk factors of developing cardiovascular disease. Which statement made by the client places the client at risk?
A. "My total cholesterol has been around 180."
B. "I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 5 years ago."
C. "My doctor always tells me when I come in that my blood pressure is low."
D. "I know my grandmother had diabetes, but every time it has been checked mine has been normal."
Answer: B
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a. By checking the medication record with the Kardex file b. By comparing the physician's order with the medication history c. By comparing the physician's order to the chief complaint d. By checking the medication record with the original physician's order
The student nurse is studying common fractions as they apply to the work place. Which of the following is true about common fractions?
A) The numerator refers to the total number of parts. B) The denominator refers to the part of the whole. C) The numerator is the top number D) In common fractions 10 is always the denominator.
A client who has been hospitalized with a viral infection asks the nurse why the doctor did not prescribe a medication. The nurse explains that with some viruses, drug therapy is not warranted because:
1. some viruses are self-limiting, and adverse effects can occur. 2. the drugs are not strong enough for effective treatment. 3. most drugs work for only a short period. 4. some drugs work only on prevention, not treatment.
Which of the following is the most important reason to develop a definition of nursing?
a. Recruit more informed people into the nursing profession b. Evaluate the degree of role satisfaction c. Dispel the stereotypical images of nurses and nursing d. Differentiate nursing activities from those of other health professionals