What criteria does J.P. meet that will make him eligible for cardiac transplantation?
What will be an ideal response?
He is only 56 years old and has severe heart disease despite medical therapy. He does not have other
medical complications, is psychologically stable, is capable of understanding the procedure and
compliance requirements, and appears to have adequate familial support.
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An analysis of aborted tissues reveals that the fetus had an aneuploid condition. The nurse asks the mother if her menstrual periods are generally regular. What is the rationale for this question?
1. Many spontaneous abortions occur before the mother is aware she is pregnant. 2. Menstrual irregularities signal hormone alterations that may cause aneuploidy. 3. Spontaneous abortion often "resets" a woman's hormonal cycle, making periods more regular. 4. Aneuploidy's greatest effects are on the secondary sexual characteristics.
Data integrity is crucial to the success of professional nursing practice. Which of the following phrases identifies its relevance to quality care?
1. Data integrity provides a systematic approach to the care of the patient. 2. The use of authentic data ensures mistakes are avoided. 3. All data entered into the system are accurate. 4. Data integrity is a driving force in treatment decision making.
A client tells the nurse that he is planning to retire and plans to become involved with charitable organizations. The nurse realizes this client is within which of the following stages of Levinson's Theory of Adult Development?
1. Middle Age 2. Late Adulthood 3. Old Age 4. The Thirties
A patient is hypoventilating and retaining carbon dioxide. On which acid-base imbalance should the nurse focus when caring for this patient?
a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis