A child presents to the primary care setting with enuresis, nocturia, increased hunger, weight loss, and increased thirst. What does the nurse suspect?
What will be an ideal response?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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A patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. What should the nurse include when providing discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleep on the affected side. b. Use stool softeners. c. Avoid bending over. d. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 lb. e. Do not wear an eye shield at night.
A new graduate was asked by the Nursing Supervisor, "What are the components of the internal female genitalia?" Which response by the new graduate would cause the supervisor to be concerned? Select all that apply
a. Vagina d. Anus b. Bartholin's glands e. Fallopian tubes c. Uterus f. Ovaries
Health plan administrators are designing methods to assure that consumers have appropriate access to emergency services. Which standard should guide the development of these methods?
1. That of a reasonable physician 2. That of a prudent layperson 3. That of an ethical insurance provider 4. That of a prudent and reasonable nurse
A home healthcare nurse notices that his assigned patient uses a mercury thermometer. He asks the nurse what to do if it breaks. Which of the following is not correct?
A) "Just flush the glass and mercury down the toilet." B) "Do not vacuum the area where it breaks." C) "Open the windows and close off the room for an hour." D) "Throw away any clothing exposed to the mercury."