A provider-generated list of health problems that assists in documenting your health history is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
problem list
Rationale: The problem list is a provider-generated list of active and inactive health problems. Each problem is numbered and referred to in the patient record by number. The onset date of each problem is noted, as well as the date the problem was resolved. From this problem list, a care plan is developed.
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A patient is at 12 weeks' gestation with her first baby. She has cardiac disease, class III. She states that she had been taking sodium warfarin (Coumadin), but her physician changed her to heparin. She asks the nurse why this was done
The nurse's response should be: 1. "Heparin may be given by mouth, while Coumadin must be injected." 2. "Heparin is safer because it does not cross the placenta." 3. "They are the same drug, but heparin is less expensive." 4. "Coumadin interferes with iron absorption in the intestines."
A parent complains that his child "won't tie her shoes even though she's capable of doing it.". Which response by a nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "Why is it so important to you that she tie her shoes?" b. "What have you done to try to encourage her to tie her shoes?" c. "Let your daughter go with her shoes untied. Don't you think she will soon tire of tripping over her shoelaces?" d. "It sounds as if your daughter is seeking attention. How much quality time do you typically spend with her each day?"
Which of the following conditions may be indicated by symptoms that include a decrease in the urinary stream, dribbling, and the inability to empty the bladder?
A. benign prostatic hyperplasia B. prostatitis C. urethritis D. prostate cancer
All of the nurse's clients have chest pain and the following additional symptoms. Which of the following is the most concerning and should be the priority?
a. Pain on inspiration b. Burning and tearing pain that moves down to the abdomen c. Pain radiates to the left shoulder blade d. Feels like an elephant is sitting on the chest