Heat and cold applications should not be used for patients with peripheral vascular disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the nurse's assessments addresses this patient's most significant potential complication of feeding? A) Frequent assessment of the patient's abdominal girth B) Assessment for hemorrhage from the nasal insertion site C) Frequent lung auscultation D) Vigilant monitoring of the frequency and character of bowel movements
The nurse is participating in a process evaluation. The major focus of this type of evaluation is:
a. comparing the client's progress to the expected outcomes. b. measuring the adequacy of the facility to meet the needs of clients c. measuring the adequacy of nursing activities in implementing the nursing process. d. measuring the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
Individuals whose experience is mostly as a majority member of a dominant culture should do all of the following EXCEPT
A. Develop empathy for what it is like to be a minority member of a nondominant culture B. Assume that minority members will want to become more like members of the dominant culture C. Envision themselves in a group in which they are not in the majority D. Work to develop cultural sensitivity
Infants can absorb the fat in breast milk more readily than fat in formula because human breast milk:
a. is a more constant and agreeable temperature b. contains vitamins c. contains lipase d. contains no fat