Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following answers best describes an advantage of using a PDA?
1. A PDA is easily transported to the point of care.
2. The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their pockets.
3. The PDA has a small screen size.
4. PDAs can hold up to rough use.
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Rationale: A PDA is lightweight and portable and can be transported with ease to the bedside.
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A) Suicide prevention programs with direct interventions B) Teachers assessing suicide risk among students C) Promotion of stronger parental control of teens D) Punitive treatment of teens by the school administration
The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hyperparathyroidism who presents with a serum calcium level of 14.5 mg/dL. What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Risk for injury related to weakened bones that may easily fracture b. Deficient knowledge related to need for supplemental calcium in diet c. Risk for constipation caused by decreased gastrointestinal motility d. Activity intolerance related to muscle cramping and spasms
The nurse should instruct the client taking Coumadin to avoid which of the following herbal supplements?
a. aloe b. belladonna c. ginkgo d. licorice root
The Standards of Practice provide nurses with
A) Legislation for healthcare reform B) Evaluation of care provided by nurses C) Measurement criteria for payment D) Guidelines for providing care