Which of the following pieces of data collected has the most impact on a patient's current health?
A) Occupation
B) History of appendectomy
C) Immunizations up to date
D) Planning trip to Europe
A
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What should the nurse look for when reviewing a patient's chart to determine whether she has progressed from HIV disease to AIDS?
a. CD4+ count below 500, chronic fatigue, night sweats b. HIV-positive test result, CD4+ count below 200, history of opportunistic disease c. Weight loss, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, chronic diarrhea d. Fever, chills, CD4+ count below 200
Which option reflects a quantitative research design?
1. The researcher has created a design that includes control of extraneous variables. 2. The researcher plans to investigate and explain the research question through narrative data. 3. To collect data, the researcher will conduct a series of unstructured interviews with the study participants. 4. The research is designed to explore the way the study participants feel about their experiences with the research topic.
A patient with conductive hearing loss due to otosclerosis undergoes a stapedectomy with insertion of a prosthesis. Which of the following information is most crucial to include in the patient's preoperative teaching?
A) 35% of patients will not experience restoration of hearing. B) Noticeable improvement in hearing may not be experienced for up to 6 weeks after surgery. C) The nurse must assist the patient to get out of bed on the first postoperative day. D) Close-captioned TV programs are available at the hospital to meet the needs of hearing-impaired patients.
A 38-year-old client is thrilled to learn of being pregnant with her first child. What should the nurse identify as advantages for the client having a child at this age? Select all that apply
1. Most likely well-educated. 2. Ready to make a life change. 3. Decision was made deliberately. 4. Child care will be easier at this age. 5. Able to take on the responsibilities of a child.