Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing ARDS?
A) 14-year-old boy following appendectomy
B) 25-year-old female, primigravida, delivering twins at 32 weeks' gestation
C) 66-year-old male with acute myocardial infarction
D) 85-year-old female following internal fixation of right hip with history of stroke
D
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Mr. Miner, an 82-year-old retired teacher, is being admitted to your unit for rehabilitation. He recently sustained a pelvic fracture while riding his motorcycle
The existing health problems to consider while creating his rehabilitation plan include all of the following except a. Diabetes, benign prostatic hypertrophy b. Hypertension, osteoporosis, hearing loss c. Poor peripheral vision, arthritis, asthma d. Diabetes, arthritis, asthma
A client has occasional bouts of constipation, and asks the nurse what can be done to prevent these episodes in the future. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
1. Establish a regular exercise regimen. 2. Include high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, in the diet. 3. Maintain fluid intake of 2000 to 3000 mL a day. 4. Do not ignore the urge to defecate. 5. Use over-the-counter medications to treat constipation.
The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) for treatment of muscle spasms following a spinal cord injury. What is the best outcome for this patient?
1. Patient will have stabilized vital signs. 2. Patient will have and improved self-concept. 3. Patient will sleep without pain. 4. Patient will have increased bladder tone.
The preceptor is reviewing the effective use of the nursing process with a new nurse. Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "The correct order of the nursing process is assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation." B. "The correct order of the nursing process is diagnosis, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation." C. "The correct order of the nursing process is assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation." D. "The correct order of the nursing process is planning, assessment, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation."