A chest radiography examination is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse, "What will the x-ray show about the heart?"
The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the radiograph provides which information?
a. Shows bones of the chest but not the heart
b. Evaluates the vascular anatomy outside of the heart
c. Shows a graphic measure of electrical activity of the heart
d. Supplies information on heart size and pulmonary blood flow patterns
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A ______________ care practitioner is a graduate of a program that provides training in the use of gases, drugs, and equipment to restore normal pulmonary function in patients
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Which of the following organizations focus on nursing research?
A. NINR B. NSNA C. NADONA D. CAPNA
A patient who is immunosuppressed asks the nurse why he is experiencing so many illnesses. How should the nurse respond?
1. "You are unable to develop immunity to common bacteria, so you experience more illnesses." 2. "Your body takes longer to develop an immune response." 3. "Your body thinks everything is foreign matter and responds with an illness." 4. "You are under severe stress, which is causing the illnesses."
Which predisposing factors most influence mental illness?
a. Risk factors that influence a person's vulnerabilities and the type and amount of resources used to handle stress b. Biological factors, such as genetic background, general health, nutritional status, and exposure to toxins c. Psychological factors, such as intelligence, morale, self-concept, motivation, and past experiences d. Sociocultural characteristics, such as education, income, occupation, culture, religion, and relatedness