Of all the benefits of using nursing diagnoses, which one is probably the most important to nurses?
A) defining the domain of nursing practice
B) informing patients of their care
C) improving communication among nurses
D) structuring curricular content
C
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A pregnant client was in an auto accident. She presents to the labor suite from the Emergency Department after she presented there with a deep gash to her forearm from the auto accident
She had no seat belt on, and was traveling at a high rate of speed. She seems very agitated, is walking continuously, and is talking very rapidly. The nurse should suspect that the client has what type of psychological disorder? 1. Schizophrenia 2. Bipolar, manic phase 3. Social anxiety disorder 4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A client is undergoing an appendectomy. Which of the following is accurate information regarding appendicitis?
A) Abdominal pain localizes to the left upper quadrant. B) Appendicitis is always treated with IV antibiotics. C) Fever, nausea, and vomiting are commonly present. D) Untreated appendicitis leads to pericarditis.
A client has a fissure on her finger due to chafing. The client asks "How long will it be painful?" The nurse explains that the inflammation phase will last:
A) 3 days. B) 5 days. C) 7 days. D) 2 weeks.
Although all of the following are important to culturally competent nursing care, which one is the most basic?
a. learning another language b. having signifigant information c. treating each person as an individual d. recognizing the importance of family