To prepare a 56-year-old male patient with ascites for paracentesis, the nurse
a. places the patient on NPO status.
b. assists the patient to lie flat in bed.
c. asks the patient to empty the bladder.
d. positions the patient on the right side.
c. asks the patient to empty the bladder.
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The tools and methods for a comprehensive performance appraisal system involve a job description, personnel selection, staff development, and:
a. a reward system. b. a supportive culture. c. knowledgeable management. d. mentoring.
A patient is being evaluated every week for possible hypertension and is classified as prehyper-tensive. Which assessment would support this conclusion?
a. Blood pressure reading over 120/80 mm Hg for two consecutive visits b. Blood pressure reading over 130/85 mm Hg for over 2 months c. Blood pressure reading over 140/95 mm Hg for 2 months d. Blood pressure reading over 144/100 mm Hg at one visit
A patient has been told that her unborn child has Down syndrome. Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about the etiology of this disorder?
1. "Down syndrome is the most common type of trisomy, which occurs when there is an extra chromosome.". 2. "Most Down syndrome is caused by monosomy.". 3. "Down syndrome occurs as a result of breaks in chromosomes called translocations.". 4. "Deletions or loss of part of a chromosome is a common cause of Down syndrome.".
A client tells the nurse that the newly diagnosed communicable disease is negatively impacting employment and causing a stressful situation at home. What diagnosis should the nurse select as a priority for this client?
1. Anxiety 2. Acute Pain 3. Social Isolation 4. Low Self-Esteem