Before completing the physical examination, the nurse determines that the patient is awake, alert, and oriented. This information would be important for which part of the general survey?
A) Apparent state of health
B) Facial expression
C) Level of consciousness
D) Posture, gait, motor activity, and speech
C
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The nurse receives a laboratory report that states her patient's digoxin level is 1.2 mg/mL; therapeutic range for this drug is 0.5 to 2.0 mg/mL. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Notify the prescriber to reduce the dose. b. Withhold the next dose of digoxin. c. Administer the next dose as prescribed. d. Notify the prescribing healthcare provider to increase the dose.
The nurse reviews laboratory results for a client and notes that the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is 32 mm/hr. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Document the findings and call the health care provider. b. Assess the client for any manifestations of infection or inflammation. c. Review the client's chart to see what me-dications have been given. d. Call the physician and request blood cul-tures and a chest x-ray.
A nurse is conducting a health risk appraisal. Which of the following activities is the nurse assessing when using this tool?
a. Health promotion activities b. Illness prevention activities c. Risk reduction activities d. Unhealthy activities
From 1900 to 1940, research in nursing focused on
A) Cost-effectiveness of nursing care B) Improving client care outcomes C) Nursing education and teaching D) Workforce in the nursing profession