A patient complained of slurred speech, weakness in the right side, and a bit of confusion lasting for only ten minutes. She is being admitted for a neurological work-up. In assessing her symptoms, she most likely was experiencing a/an
A) incomplete stroke that is still progressing.
B) subdural hematoma.
C) intracerebral bleed.
D) transient ischemic attack.
D
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The nurse who is completing an admission history on a patient diagnosed with COPD understands that the major risk factor associated with this disease process includes exposure to which of the following?
A) Toxic fumes B) Dust particles C) Cigarette smoking D) Animal dander
A 78 year-old patient on peritoneal dialysis for 3 years informs the nurse that he is tiring of dialysis. He further states that he has lived a good life and no longer wishes to continue with dialysis and battle the complication of diabetes
The nurse's best response to the patient is: A) "Once you start dialysis, you cannot choose to stop the treatment." B) "If you tire of performing peritoneal dialysis, we recommend that you change to hemodialysis or wait for a kidney transplant." C) "Your concerns are valid, so I will talk to the dialysis team to arrange a meeting with you to further discuss your wishes." D) "This is an issue that the Ethics Committee will need to evaluate."
When the nurse is alone with a client, the client says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that.". Which response would be most appropriate?
A) "It is not your fault. No one deserves to be hurt. " B) "What else did you do to make him so angry with you?" C) "You need to start to clean the house early in the day.". D) "Remember, he works hard and you need to meet his needs.".
The nurse is reviewing the client's chart for new orders. The essential parts of a drug order include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Full name of the client. 2. Age of the client. 3. Name of the drug. 4. How the drug is to be administered. 5. Signature of the pharmacist.