In the process of defining the universal concepts of the nursing metaparadigm, the development of a nursing philosophy occurs
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
True
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The nurse asks the committee to meet with the patient's friends to learn more about his life. This action corresponds with which guideline from the DILEMMA mnemonic? 1. Moral hierarchy 2. Make decisions 3. Describe the conflict 4. Learn background information
Which client is at greatest risk for the development of metabolic acidosis?
A. 56-year-old man with chronic asthma B. 36-year-old man hiking in the Canadian Rockies C. 36-year-old woman on a carbohydrate-free diet D. 56-year-old woman self-medicating with sodium bicarbonate for gastroesophageal reflux
A patient is concerned about developing cervical cancer. For which risk factors should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. history of HPV infections 2. first intercourse before the age of 20 3. multiple sex partners 4. long-term use of birth control pills 5. alcohol abuse
The pediatrician orders blood work for a patient with juvenile arthritis. The pediatric nurse knows that a higher than normal white blood cell count (>6000 to 17,000/microliter) indicates:
A) bacterial infection. B) bleeding disorder. C) parasitic condition. D) inflammatory condition.