Which of the following is an example of a problem that nurses can treat independently?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Nausea
c. Fracture
d. Infection
B
A nursing diagnosis (or nursing problem) is a human response to a disease, injury, or other stressor that nurses can identify, prevent, or treat independently. Nausea is the only problem that meets that criterion; all others are medical or collaborative problems.
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a. It promotes flexibility and individualized care. b. It incorporates decision making. c. It includes the patient in part of the nurs-ing process. d. It provides guidelines of care.
A patient presents at the clinic stating they have hallux valgus. What signs and symptoms would the nurse expect this patient to manifest?
A) Deviation of a great toe laterally B) A great toe pulled in an upward position C) An abnormally high arch of the foot D) A diminished longitudinal arch of the foot
The preferred route of opioid administration for patients with mild to moderate pain is:
1. oral. 2. subcutaneous. 3. intramuscular. 4. intravenous.
A diagnostic tool for pinworms is:
1. X-rays. 2. An ultrasound. 3. A tape Test. 4. A blood sample.