A patient who has recently been through a job change and a divorce has been admitted to the CCU after an accidental trauma. He has had massive blood loss and exposure to extreme cold. Considering the stress response, what does the nurse understand?
A) Healing from the trauma will progress more rapidly.
B) As stressors are additive, adverse effects are more likely.
C) Only the physiologic stress is significant for this patient.
D) Alleviation of psychological stress is the lowest priority.
B
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1. Explaining the infection risk associated with animals 2. Arranging for the patient to be discharged to see the dog 3. Explaining the hospital rules against animals 4. Arranging a reunion with the dog in front of the hospital
Staff nurses' involvement in budgeting is essential because they:
a. have the final authority on the annual budget. b. have the ability to contain costs at the unit level. c. have a unique perspective on the budge-tary process. d. are the largest user of the budgeted funds for the unit.
Which statement made by the client who has respiratory problems indicates the presence of orthopnea?
A. "I have to stop to catch my breath halfway up a flight of stairs." B. "At night, I need to sleep either on three pillows or in my recliner." C. "It seems I can't speak a complete sentence without stopping for breath." D. "When I am eating a meal, I notice my heart usually starts to beat hard and fast."
Concerning miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
1. it is a natural pregnancy loss before labor begins. 2. it occurs in less than 5% of all clinically recognized pregnancies. 3. it can often be attributed to careless maternal behavior such as poor nutrition or excessive exercise. 4. if it occurs before the 12th week of pregnancy, it may only manifest itself in moderate discomfort and blood loss.