An instructor is reviewing the evolution of the nurse's role in health assessment
The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the major method used by nurses early on to perform assessment?
A) Natural senses
B) Biomedical knowledge
C) Technology
D) Critical pathways
A
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The nurse working in the cardiologist's office receives a call from a client diagnosed with angina reporting that he is having chest pain. He has taken nitroglycerine three times, five minutes apart, and is still having chest pain
The nurse provides what instruction to the client? 1. "Have your spouse bring you to the office immediately." 2. "Take three more nitroglycerine tablets at the same time." 3. "Take two aspirin and rest, and call back if the pain does not improve." 4. "Call 911 as soon as we hang up, and lie down until the ambulance arrives."
The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse, "At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" What is the nurse's most accurate response?
a. 5 months b. 9 months c. 1 year d. 2 years
The physician has ordered a fluid deprivation test for a patient suspected of having diabetes insipidus. During the test, the nurse should prioritize what assessments?
A) Temperature and oxygen saturation B) Heart rate and BP C) Breath sounds and bowel sounds D) Color, warmth, movement, and sensation of extremities
A patient has just been admitted for labor and delivery. She is having mild contractions lasting 30 seconds every 15 minutes. The patient wants to have a medication-free birth
When discussing medication alternatives, the nurse should be sure the patient understands that: 1. In order to respect her wishes, no medication will be given. 2. Pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience. 3. The use of medications allows the patient to rest and be less fatigued. 4. Maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.