Identify one of the common causes of disability worldwide
A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Cancer
C) Vision problems
D) Multiple injuries from road accidents
Ans: C
Hearing loss, vision problems, and mental disorders are the most common causes of disability, according to the World Health Organization.
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A child weighs 82 lb. The correct calculation for this child's 24-hour maintenance fluid requirements is ____________________ mL
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The quality improvement or performance improvement (QI/PI) process should begin at which level of nursing?
a. Staff nurse b. Nurse manager c. Nurse administrator d. Advanced practice registered nurse
The nurse reads a research article concluding that patients newly diagnosed with diabetes should receive a referral to a nutritionist to avoid complications
What is the nurse's priority action related to evidence-based practice after reading this article? 1. The nurse should share the article with the nurse manager and suggest changing the procedure to give referrals to all newly diagnosed diabetic patients. 2. Form a committee to talk with the physicians suggesting the need for a referral to a nutritionist for all diabetic patients on the unit. 3. Talk to the dietician and suggest he or she talk to diabetic patients who are admitted to the unit from now on. 4. Conduct a literature search to see if more articles can be found recommending the involvement of a nutritionist in care of the diabetic patient.
Which adverse effects associated with levodopa therapy would support the nursing diagnosis risk for injury?
a. Nausea and vomiting b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Anorexia and depression d. Tachycardia and palpitations