Which of the following do you think is true concerning a patient's admission to the facility?
A) Sick patients do not care about first impressions.
B) First impressions are important for family members only.
C) First impressions are often lasting ones.
D) Illness does not affect the patient's fear of admission.
C
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Chronic stress is a problem in today's society and it requires the attention and teaching of nurses. Which of the following stressors causes the greatest impact on health?
A) Day-to-day hassles B) Technologic change C) Divorce D) Retirement
The nurse reviews the use of dietary supplements with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I hardly get sick anymore. I am so healthy." b. "I use it to treat my stress fracture in my ankle." c. "My endurance is so much better than it used to be." d. "It helps me maintain my muscles strength and I don't have to train as hard."
What dose of epinephrine should the nurse prepare for a client in anaphylaxis who is 6'1" tall and weighs 210 lb?
A. 0.3 mL of a 1:1000 solution B. 0.5 mL of a 1:1000 solution C. 0.3 mL of a 1:10,000 solution D. 0.5 mL of a 1:10,000 solution
A woman develops HELLP syndrome. During labor, which of the following orders would you question?
A) Prepare her for epidural anesthesia. B) Assess her blood pressure every 15 minutes. C) Assess the urine output every hour. D) Urge her to lie on her left side during labor.