A client receives a diagnosis of vascular dementia after a recent series of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs). The client is ready to be discharged from the rehabilitation center to home
The client's wife is confident about her ability to provide care for him. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client's future safety?
A) The client's wife volunteers once a week while a neighbor stays with the client.
B) The client has worked the night shift his entire career.
C) The client's wife has surviving family available for support.
D) The client has a 30-year history of smoking.
D
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The public health department receives a notice that a geographic information system (GIS) will be interfaced with the current clinical information system within the network. Which is an advantage of this system? Select all that apply.
A) Pinpoints service areas B) Models where people live C) Provides geographic distribution D) Identifies Internet queries about diseases E) Monitors the health status of communities
When was the first successful kidney transplant performed?
a. 1975 b. 1954 c. 1922 d. 1980
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) suggests a number of action areas for nursing involvement with issues of displaced persons. These actions areas may include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Identifying nursing and health needs of displaced persons and mobilizing resources to address these needs b. Assisting with emergency and resettlement programs c. Planning for provision and evaluation of health services provided for displaced persons d. Implementing educational programs for refugees e. Assisting nurse refugees
A patient with diabetes who has bacterial pneumonia is being treated with IV gentamicin (Garamycin) 60 mg IV BID. The nurse will monitor for adverse effects of the medication by evaluating the patient's
a. blood glucose. b. urine osmolality. c. serum creatinine. d. serum potassium.