The nurse observes that the hand grip of the client with hypophosphatemia has diminished in strength since the last assessment 2 hours ago. What is the nurse's primary intervention?
A. Documents the finding as the only action
B. Assesses respiratory status immediately
C. Applies elastic wraps to the lower extremities
D. Assesses deep tendon reflexes
Ans: B. Assesses respiratory status immediately
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1. administer analgesics only when needed. 2. administer analgesics as prescribed on a routine basis. 3. plan activities with no rest periods to be done quickly. 4. wear high-heeled shoes to keep the body in alignment.
Medicare uses a prospective payment plan based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). What are DRGs?
A) Locally supported health care financing, usually by donations B) A public assistance program for low-income individuals C) Predetermined payment for services based on medical diagnoses D) A private insurance plan for subscribers who pay a copayment
During a group session, one of the members states, "Let's keep this discussion going so that everyone can participate, but let's keep the time each person speaks to about 3 minutes." The leader interprets this member as acting in which role?
A) Group observer B) Gatekeeper C) Encourager D) Energizer
A nursing instructor is describing complex somatic symptom disorder to a group of nursing students. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
A) The disorder typically is diagnosed in men. B) The first symptom usually appears during adolescence. C) The disorder commonly occurs with substance abuse. D) Highly educated individuals often develop this disorder.