For a patient with heart failure, maintenance of a steady weight is an important goal. The nurse should teach the patient that which of the following is the most accurate method for monitoring fluid volume changes?
A) Intake and output, with 24-hour totals and trends
B) Daily weight at the same time every day
C) Daily assessment of peripheral edema
D) Periodic assessment of serum electrolyte values
B
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A client has a diagnosis of chronic pain. The physician has prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for the pain. The patient also receives therapeutic touch (TT) from a practitioner three times a week
In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following? a. A complementary modality b. An alternative modality c. A placebo response d. Holistic healthcare
Which of the following is a criteria that defines nursing as profession?
A) an undefined body of knowledge B) a dependence on the medical profession C) an ability to diagnose medical problems D) a strong service orientation
To increase the immunization rates among children in the community, a nurse manager considering holding immunization clinics on Saturdays one month before school begins. This is an example of:
a. Assessing b. Planning c. Organizing d. Evaluating
The school nurse has identified child obesity as a problem in her community. Her observations have been confirmed through existing data and community stakeholders. She decides to implement a weight loss program at her school. This would be an example of w
A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Health protection