The nurse assesses the client who underwent partial removal of the stomach a year ago for the manifestations of
a. anemia.
b. high white blood cell count.
c. low platelet count.
d. shortened bleeding times.
A
Anemia may also occur following partial or total gastrectomy or removal of the terminal portion of the ileum because of the consequent reduction in absorption of vitamin B12.
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Dunn believes that an individual's state of health should be evaluated in the context of the person's environment. This approach illustrates that:
1) An unhealthy physical environment, characterized by poor living conditions, always has a negative effect on an individual's health. 2) Adequate income, food, and shelter create a healthful environment and always improve physical health status. 3) Physical environment, family, and social support may help or hinder the health status of an individual. 4) The environment that should always be assessed is the client's immediate surroundings; extended boundaries do not apply in an ill state.
Evaluating a program to prevent teen pregnancy, the gained or increased financial income, the improvements in the community attributable to the program, or costs that would result if the program was not given is an example of which of the following
? 1. Cost-effectiveness analysis 2. Cost-benefit analysis 3. Cost-efficiency 4. Economic growth
A 25-year-old client with a learning disability arrives for her first prenatal visit at week 24 of gestation. What should the nurse emphasize when caring for this client? Select all that apply
1. Ask if the client has any questions. 2. Avoid rushing through the examination. 3. Provide information in small increments. 4. Ask who is going to financially assist the client. 5. Suggest discussing the pregnancy with social services.
The abbreviation for temperature, pulse, and respiration is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).