A severely diseased heart valve that does not function properly can be treated by excising (cutting out) the diseased valve and replacing it with an artificial heart valve
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A team meeting is scheduled to teach nurses about communicating with clients who are using defense mechanisms. The instructor understands that more teaching is needed when a nurse says which of the following?
1. "Defense mechanisms are not helpful and must be challenged." 2. "People use defense mechanisms every day, though they are not aware of it." 3. "Defense mechanisms are used when you feel threatened or anxious." 4. "Primitive and early-formed defenses would be stronger and more difficult to change."
An IV infusing at 100 cc/hr regulated by a roller clamp on the IV set should be monitored how frequently by the nurse?
a. every 15 minutes c. every 60 minutes b. every 30 minutes d. every 2 hours
The nurse is collecting the initial history from a client with suspected esophageal cancer. What factor in this client's history increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer?
A. A high-stress occupation B. A preference for high-fat foods C. A 20 pack-year smoking history D. A history of myocardial infarction
A 74-year-old patient reports having sleeping difficulties. To have a better idea of the patient's problem, how should the nurse respond?
a. "What do you do just before going to bed?" b. "Let's make sure that your bedroom is completely darkened at night." c. "Why don't you try napping more during the daytime?" d. "You should always eat something just before bedtime."