A nurse leader is coordinating care for a group of medical-surgical patients. What patient should the nurse recognize as being at the highest risk for the development of osteomyelitis?
A) A middle-aged adult who takes ibuprofen daily for rheumatoid arthritis
B) An elderly patient with an infected pressure ulcer in the sacral area
C) A 19-year-old football player who had orthopedic surgery 6 weeks prior
D) An older adult patient with a diagnosis of chronic heart failure (CHF)
B
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The nurse anticipates a reduced dosage due to cultural differences when caring for patients from what cultural groups? (Select all that apply.)
A) Arab Americans B) Asian Americans C) African Americans D) White American E) Native American
A nurse is observing the progress of an elderly client started on a new medication for dementia
Which is a critical point for the nurse to consider when collecting subjective data about the client and the response to the new medication for dementia? A) Assess the client's body language and nonverbal gestures. B) Disregard the presence of a cross that the client continuously holds. C) Avoid asking the client any direct questions because of the dementia. D) Request that a family member be present during the assessment.
A nurse researcher participated in a qualitative study regarding perception of arthritic pain in relation to functional abilities required for the role of parent
Findings revealed the theme of planning activities at pain-limited times of the day as a coping strategy. Use of this information in practice is an example of the a. analysis of research findings. b. evaluation of research findings. c. interpretation of research findings. d. synthesis of research findings.
After teaching a group of students about acute rheumatic fever, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which assessment finding?
A) Janeway lesions B) Jerky movements of the face and upper extremities C) Black lines D) Osler nodes