A client has had a sudden improvement in his health status and the goals and interventions on the care plan are no longer applicable. What should the nurse do?
a. Plan for the client's discharge
b. Alter the goals and interventions
c. Suggest the client be transferred to a skilled care area
d. Ask the physician what care the client needs
ANS: B
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A Native American patient is admitted with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. The patient informs the nurse that he has been seeking assistance and care from the shaman in his community
What is the nurse's best response to the patient's indication that his care provider is a shaman? A) "Thank you for providing the information about the shaman, but we will keep that information and approach your illness separately." B) "It is obvious the care provided by your shaman is not adequately managing your hypertension and diabetes, so we will try researched medical approaches." C) "Don't worry about hurting your shaman's feelings, as he will understand his approach to your hypertension and diabetes was not working after your doctor tells him how sick you were in the hospital." D) "I understand that you value the care provided by the shaman, but we would like you to consider medications and dietary changes that may lower your blood pressure and blood sugar levels."
Kidneys maintain an adequate blood flow via their ability to control arterial pressure through the excretion of:
1. sodium and potassium. 2. sodium and water. 3. potassium and water. 4. none of the above.
When would it be appropriate for a nurse to use a Geographic Information System (GIS)?
a. Recording client data collected at a foot clinic b. Determining neighborhoods that have an increased incidence of lead poisoning c. Evaluating effectiveness of a farm safety program d. Scheduling health promotion programs in the community
"Hidden" sources of sodium include
a. mouthwash. b. saltine crackers. c. opaque salt shakers. d. raw fruits and vegetables.