Which of the following data entries follows the recommended guidelines for documenting data?
A) "Patient is overwhelmed by the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer."
B) "Patient kidneys are producing sufficient amount of measured urine."
C) "Following oxygen administration, vital signs returned to baseline."
D) "Patient complained about the quality of the nursing care provided on previous shift."
C
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A) They are typically more comfortable with underlying pain than patients without chronic pain. B) They often have a lower pain threshold than patients without chronic pain. C) They often have an increased tolerance of pain. D) They can experience acute pain in addition to chronic pain.
The staff nurse is educating nursing students on the long-term effects of childhood chemotherapy. Which problems does the nurse include in the educational session? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cardiac dysfunction B. Hearing loss C. Increased risk of multiple-gestation pregnancies D. Learning disabilities E. Peripheral neuropathy
What international body of nursing is concerned with the definition and scope of advanced practice nursing worldwide?
1. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2. The American Nurses Association (ANA) 3. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 4. The World Health Organization (WHO)
A surgical patient is receiving succinylcholine [Anectine] with an inhalation anesthetic. The patient is intubated, has an indwelling urinary catheter, and has ongoing monitoring of vital signs
Which symptom during the perioperative period is cause for concern? a. Elevated temperature b. Increased urine output c. Muscle paralysis d. No response to painful stimuli