If a screening test has low sensitivity, persons with the disease will be missed by the screening procedure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics. The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:
a. "Please let me know when you start to have pain." b. "Let's practice some guided imagery." c. "Let's try repositioning you." d. "I will only medicate you every 4 hours."
In which situation would it be appropriate to obtain a fetal scalp blood sample to establish fetal well-being?
a. The fetal heart tracing shows a persistent pattern of late decelerations with normal baseline variability. b. The mother has vaginal bleeding, and the baseline fetal heart rate is decreasing. c. The fetus has developed tachycardia related to maternal fever. d. The fetal heart tracing on a preterm fetus shows decreased baseline variability.
The nurse realizes self-concept greatly influences health status because a person with:
a. positive self-concept is usually more educated and can understand the need for health care. b. poor self-concept is more likely to go to the doctor frequently to improve his health. c. poor emotional health will recognize the need for medical help to improve his well-being and self-concept. d. positive self-concept is more like to care for himself physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The nurse manager determines that a staff nurse planned quality care for an assigned patient. What did the manager observe to come to this conclusion?
1. Incorporation of patient preferences 2. Accurate calculation of intake and output 3. Delegation of tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel 4. Logging out of the computer system after documenting