Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and productive cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder?
a. Chronic bronchitis
b. Emphysema
c. Pneumonia
d. Asthma
Answer: a. Chronic bronchitis
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Without money he cannot buy food, and as a result he steals a bag of chips, leading to incarceration. Which nursing diagnosis would most likely apply? a. Social isolation b. Risk for low self-esteem c. Impaired social interaction d. Self-care deficit
A patient reports heavy menstrual periods, easy fatigability, and a general lack of energy. What is this patient most likely suffering from?
a. Acute renal failure b. Iron-deficiency anemia c. Hypokalemia d. Dehydration
A correctional facility nurse is called to the scene of a deceased inmate. The correction officer wants to quickly move the body to the funeral home because he is not comfortable with death. The inmate's body will need to be transported where?
a. Coroner's office for an autopsy b. Police department for an investigation c. Directly to the inmate's family d. Warden for inspection
When integrating the principles of family-centered care, the nurse would include which concept?
A) Parents want nurses to make decisions about their child's treatment. B) Families are unable to make informed choices. C) People have taken increased responsibility for their own health. D) Families require little information to make appropriate decisions.