You obtain a history from the mother of a child with glomerulonephritis about how he became ill. Which of the following would you expect her to tell you she noticed?
A) Dark brown urine
B) Diuresis and pallor
C) Headache, loss of appetite
D) Loss of weight, oliguria
A
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Liu Chen, an RN, is taking a client history. She is entering the information into her handheld as the client speaks to her and asks questions clearly and concisely. However, Liu asks questions regarding information the client has already given
The client says to Liu, "Are you listening to me?" Of the following, which best indicates Liu is listening to the client: A) Maintaining appropriate eye contact B) Glancing around the room and writing a note C) Asking another question immediately after receiving an answer to the first question D) Typing notes on the computerized record while the client is speaking
The milieu for a patient with a hallucinogen overdose should have which features?
a. Simple and safe b. Active and bright c. Stimulating and colorful d. Confrontational and challenging
A PHN reports that she is able to demonstrate the minimum competencies set forth by the Na-tional Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG). Which of the follow-ing describes the action that is taken by the nurse?
a. Organizing a meeting to discuss the care of cystic fibrosis clients b. Making a referral to a genetics specialist c. Advocating for legislation to support stem cell research d. Educating a client about the results of ge-netic testing
A hospitalized patient’s lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next?
a. Implements protocols to prevent life-threatening infections b. Encourages the patient to limit any visitors for the present time c. Does nothing; this is a normal ANC for the white cell count d. Holds the patient’s medications until the ANC returns to normal