The nurse is caring for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge related to improper use of over-the-counter medications. The nurse recognizes that the nursing diagnosis serves as what part of the critical thinking process?
A) purpose statement B) problem statement C) implication statement D) point of view statement
B
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An important component of education for a patient with a new prescription for metronidazole is that:
a. the drug is safe throughout pregnancy. b. the drug can be taken once daily. c. the patient should not use any form of alcohol while using the drug. d. the skin is the principal site of drug excretion.
Which of the following behaviors would be applicable to a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury in a client who is in labor?
a. Length of second-stage labor is 2 hours. b. Client has received an epidural for pain control during the labor process. c. Client is using breathing techniques during contractions to maximize pain relief. d. Client is receiving parenteral fluids during the course of labor to maintain hydration.
The nurse on a medical acute care unit is preparing for the admission of an 84-year-old patient with several diagnosed chronic illnesses. The nurse begins the plan of care for this patient based on the understanding that the older adult is likely to
a. develop hospital-induced delirium. b. require special attention related to sensory deficits. c. need a social services consult before dis-charge. d. present with a need for a high level of nursing care.
The nurse should assess a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
1. Hypercalcemia 2. Hyperkalemia 3. Hypermagnesemia 4. Hypernatremia