The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. What is a priority nursing function when caring for a patient with cirrhosis?
A) Monitoring the patient's oral intake
B) Monitoring the patient's social support network
C) Monitoring the patient for signs of hypervolemia
D) Monitoring the patient's mental status
D
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A neurologist who is testing a patient for neurological deficits has her close her eyes and then hands her a stethoscope. He asks her to identify the object by touch, but she cannot do so
The nurse, observing this result, should suspect possible damage to which part of the brain? A) Cerebellum B) Temporal lobe C) Frontal lobe D) Parietal lobe
A patient with a decreased T4 level but an elevated TSH level has
a. primary Cushing syndrome. c. thyrotoxicosis. b. Addison disease. d. myxedema.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) launched a major initiative to identify data to support better nursing coverage in patient care areas. What was this called? The:
a. American Academy of Nursing Expert Panel on Quality Health Care b. National Institute for Nursing Research c. Nursing's Safety and Quality Initiative d. Patient Outcomes Research Team projects
A patient with chronic pain tells the nurse that as soon as she returns home, she is going to be expected to "pick up where she left off," which is causing her a great deal of stress
Which of the following would be the best instruction for this patient? 1. Learn how to prioritize tasks and modify role demands. 2. Plan to take a vacation away from home to recuperate. 3. Return to home and spend as much time as possible resting in bed. 4. Take pain medication around the clock to control the pain while resuming her normal activities of daily living.