The nurse interviewing a patient with macular degeneration will inquire about the patient's habits, especially __________, which is a significant contributor to the disorder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
smoking
Smoking is a significant contributor to macular degeneration.
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The patient has a depressed skull fracture resulting in a tear of the dura mater. What nursing intervention is most directed at preventing a significant complication of this particular injury?
A) Elevating the head of the bed to 15 degrees B) Giving supplemental oxygen by mask C) Ensuring compliance with hand hygiene protocols D) Obtaining consent for surgical repair of fracture
Frank is a 52-year-old male who began to feel unwell 4 months ago. His appetite declined, and he could not taste food as well as he used to. When he lost a considerable amount of weight and became weak as a result, he visited his doctor
The examination revealed Frank had adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, and surgery was immediately ordered. During his hospitalization, Fred was slow to gain weight and his muscles were wasted. In order to build up his strength for chemotherapy, his wife tried to tempt him with freshly baked cookies and sweets she brought from home. In severe protein-calorie malnutrition, what is a potential complication of rapid enteral refeeding? What effects does protein-calorie malnutrition have on the gastrointestinal system? What might Frank's nitrogen balance be? Why would he have this type of nitrogen balance? Frank's nurses encourage him to eat the potatoes and dinner rolls that come with his meals. Why are they encouraging Frank to complete the carbohydrates on his plate?
A nurse delegates the task of assisting patients with ambulation to a student nurse. The nurse intervenes when observing the student
1. Instructing the patient to move from supine to standing positions in stages. 2. Assisting the patient to a dangling position with his or her feet firmly on the floor. 3. Holding the transfer belt loosely near the patient's body while ambulating. 4. Raising the head of the bed and assisting the patient with sitting on the side of the bed.
The research method based on making collective observations and that is used to study a particular culture is
a. ethnography. b. phenomenology. c. historical. d. grounded theory.