The nurse would conduct additional assessment for peripheral arterial disease if the patient's ankle–brachial index is lower than_______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.4
Rationale : A patient whose ankle–brachial index is lower than 0.4 is likely to have severe peripheral arterial disease.
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A client with residual schizophrenia, aged 60 years, spent 5 years in a state hospital before being
discharged to a community residence. The client, who is now monitored by the community mental health nurse, requires much encouragement to voice her needs and take independent action to get her needs met. The nurse assesses this passive behavior as being the probable result of a. dependency caused by institutionalization. b. cognitive deterioration from schizophrenia. c. brain damage from recreational drug use. d. neuroleptic drug side effects.
Staff development has been identified in the literature as an important factor in job satisfaction. The areas of professional staff development defined in the Magnet studies include:
a. orientation. b. formal education. c. in-service education. d. career development. e. continuing education.
Amniotomy as a method of labor induction has which of the following advantages? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The danger of a prolapsed cord is decreased. 2. There is usually no risk of hypertonus or rupture of the uterus. 3. The intervention can cause a decrease in pain. 4. The color and composition of amniotic fluid can be evaluated. 5. The contractions elicited are similar to those of spontaneous labor.