The health perception–health maintenance pattern clearly includes which of the following areas for assessment?
1. usual pattern of sleep
2. date of last menstrual period
3. use of herbs and vitamins
4. recent cholesterol screening results
ANS: 3
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a. High-dose steroids c. Fluid resuscitation with normal saline b. Chest percussion and vibration d. Mechanical ventilation
When transcribing new orders for sympathomimetic medications prescribed for a geriatric patient, the nurse expects the dosage will be what?
A) The average adult dosage B) Slightly higher than adult dosages C) The lowest possible effective dosage D) Approximately half the normal adult dosage
The nurse is admitting a client who was diagnosed with hydramnios. The client asks why she has developed this condition
The nurse should explain that hydramnios is sometimes associated with which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Rh sensitization 2. Postmaturity syndrome 3. Renal malformation or dysfunction 4. Maternal diabetes 5. Large-for-gestational-age infants
Administrators of an inpatient psychiatric unit refuse to treat clients without insurance and prematurely discharge those whose insurance benefits expire. Which ethical principle is being breached?
A) Autonomy B) Beneficence C) Nonmaleficence D) Justice