A baseline assessment is the
A) nurse's initial assessment of the patient.
B) physician's diagnosis of the patient.
C) ongoing assessment of the patient's progress.
D) patient's condition upon discharge.
A
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A) Interrupted family process related to the child's diagnosis B) Deficient knowledge deficit related to the genetic disorder C) Grieving related to the child's poor prognosis D) Ineffective coping related to stress of providing care
Which statement by the nurse reflects the application of deontology to the care of patients admitted to the mental health unit? Select all that apply
1. "I need to report this error because it is the right thing to do." 2. "I think patients have a right to refuse certain psychotropic medications." 3. "All patients need flu shots so that we can all be healthy during flu season." 4. "All patients should be treated equally whether they have insurance or not." 5. "The doctor needs to obtain informed consent so the patient can make a good decision."
A patient brought to the emergency department by her parents is admitted for depression. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
A) Noting that symptoms of physical illness are not relevant. B) Asking the patient, "Have you ever thought about taking your own life?" C) Conducting interviews in a brief manner. D) Encouraging the patient to spend time alone reviewing her feelings.
Place the steps for obtaining a peak expiratory flow rate in the order in which they should occur
a. Take as deep a breath as possible. b. Stand up (unless you have a physical disability). c. Place the meter in your mouth, and close your lips around the mouthpiece. d. Make sure the device reads zero or is at base level. e. Blow out as hard and as fast as possible for 1 to 2 seconds. f. Write down the value obtained. g. Repeat the process two additional times, and record the highest number in your chart.