A 49-year-old man with a history of heavy alcohol use and liver cirrhosis has been admitted to the hospital's medical unit due to an exacerbation of his health problems that has resulted in massive ascites
The nurse should be prepared to implement which of the following interventions in an effort to resolve the patient's ascites?
A) High Fowler's positioning and fluid restriction
B) Low-sodium diet and administration of diuretics
C) Peritoneal massage and administration of hypertonic IV solutions
D) Low-protein diet and administration of IV albumin
B
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The United States census is an example of a huge descriptive research project that uses the entire population as the sample. What are some of the limitations of generalizing census findings back to the entire population? (Select all that apply.)
a. Although all homes must fill out a census report, the homeless population often cannot be accessed, surveyed, and counted, so the homeless population is underrepresented in the findings. b. Persons whose primary language is something other than English or Spanish, and who do not speak either language, are more likely to be missed in the census. c. The survey method of data collection relies on self-report; some misrepresentation or error is inevitable. d. The population changes continuously, and the one described in the census isn't very much like the population on the day the results are published. e. Persons in the United States who are no longer here legally but plan to stay do not fill out a report.
An adolescent is being evaluated for appendicitis. When assessed for pain, the patient points to the lower left abdominal region. What type of pain should the nurse document that this patient is experiencing?
A) Somatic pain B) Chronic pain C) Referred pain D) Cutaneous pain
A patient with a terminal illness says that when the pain becomes too unbearable he plans to take an overdose of pain medication and end it all. How should the nurse respond to this patient's plan?
Select all that apply. 1. "Do you have a living will?" 2. "Have you assigned durable power of attorney to anyone?" 3. "Have you considered a healthcare surrogate?" 4. "Have you researched methods for self-euthanasia?" 5. "Have you talked with your healthcare provider about orders for life-sustaining treatment?"
As part of each nurse's evaluation, the nurse manager requires them to complete a self-assessment by rating their skill level on a Likert scale. The scale ranges from 1 (no experience) to 5 (proficient)
The manager's assessment tool is an example of which of the following? a. Review of the literature c. Focus group or interview b. Survey or questionnaire d. Advisory board