A client tells the nurse that he has been told that he needs surgery but does not know who to select as his surgeon
Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding important attributes to consider when choosing a surgeon? (Select all that apply.)
1. Board certification
2. Graduation from a reputable school
3. Personality or bedside manner
4. Location of office
5. Word of mouth from trusted others
6. The car he or she drives
1, 2, 3, 5
When choosing a surgeon, a client should consider board certification, graduation from a reputable school of medicine, personality and bedside manner, and the opinion of others through word of mouth. Where the office is located and the car the physician drives are not signs of the surgeon's talent.
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a. Family history b. Age c. Smoking d. Male gender
An older male patient comes to the clinic with complaints of chills, malaise, myalgia, localized pain, dysuria, nocturia, and urinary retention. The nurse would most likely suspect that the pa-tient has
a. acute cystitis. b. urinary tract infection. c. pyelonephritis. d. prostatitis.
When using the MAP-IT process, which activity will the nurse perform last?
A) A coalition of individuals in the faith community is provided with a progress report. B) Progress in all areas of greatest need in the faith community is reviewed. C) Concrete action steps that can be monitored and make a difference are implemented. D) Progress of the individual health program over time is mapped.
Which of the following is an herbal substance that is mixed with water and taken orally to soothe and relax the airway and relieve cough?
a. licorice c. mullein b. lavender d. rosemary