A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
a) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
b) Impaired oral mucous membranes
c) Activity intolerance
d) Impaired gas exchange
Ans: d) Impaired gas exchange
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The formal process of using patient data for providing evidence for the design of care protocols is termed:
a. evidence-based practice. b. practice-based evidence. c. data analysis. d. effectiveness research.
The mother of a teenage client diagnosed with Guillian-Barre syndrome asks the nurse why the client keeps asking for her socks to be removed when the client is not wearing any socks
The nurse should instruct the mother in which of the following? 1. There is a change in sensation, and it feels like the client is wearing socks. 2. Tactile hallucinations are part of the disorder. 3. Medications are causing the client feel like socks are being worn. 4. Confusion is a part of the disorder, and the client just thinks socks are on the feet.
I openly share that my feelings were hurt by the negative comments made about me after a staff meeting and admit I made a mistake in how I handled the meeting. I am using which component of authentic leadership?
a. Moral reasoning b. Confidence c. Relational transparency d. Optimism
Uterine resting tone may appear higher (25 to 40 mmHg) during amnioinfusion.
a. true b. false