A patient has been diagnosed with pericarditis. Which assessment changes unique to pericarditis would the nurse expect to find?
A) New onset of S3 gallop
B) Severe chest pain at rest
C) Diffuse ST segment elevation on ECG
D) Prolonged, irregular PR intervals on ECG
C
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Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?
a. Folk health belief system b. Holistic health belief system c. Biomedical health belief system d. Alternative/complementary belief system
Which nursing action is most appropriate when communicating with a client who has a hearing deficit?
A) Overarticulating words in order for the client to understand B) Using shorter phrases, which tend to be easier to understand than longer ones C) Varying the volume of voice, which is easier to understand than one consistent volume D) Writing ideas or pantomiming as appropriate in order for the client to understand
You are writing a care plan for a 65-year-old patient you have just admitted to the hospital. The patient has pneumonia and you note decreased air entry to bilateral lung bases. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Ineffective airway clearance related to copious tracheobronchial secretions B) Pneumonia related to disease process C) Poor ventilation related to infection D) Immobility related to fatigue
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder in which ________ are beneficial.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).