The nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention?
A. Dyspnea and sinus tachycardia
B. Low, concentrated urine output
C. Productive cough and fever
D. Complaint of bad taste in mouth
Ans: A. Dyspnea and sinus tachycardia
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When discussing the economics of health care with colleagues, the community health nurse addresses macroeconomic theory. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Quantity of services available B) Consumer's willingness to buy services C) Aggregate perspective of economic stability D) Allocation of the available resources
Which of the following would not be appropriate for a manager to write on an employee?s performance appraisal?
1. ?The nurse has a positive attitude.? 2. ?The nurse seeks learning experiences.? 3. ?The nurse is frequently tardy.? 4. ?The nurse is shy and quiet.?
The nurse is preparing to provide an older, newly diagnosed diabetic patient with information regarding type 2 diabetes. The nurse initially
a. asks if the patient prefers a video or a pamphlet. b. invites the patient's spouse to be present during the instruction. c. selects a quiet, well-lighted space for the class. d. ensures that the patient is pain-free and comfortably seated.
Which of the following best summarizes the evaluating step of the nursing process?
A) The nurse completes a health assessment to establish a database. B) The patient and family have met healthcare goals and no longer need care. C) The nurse and patient identify nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions. D) The nurse and patient measure achievement of planned outcomes of care.