Difficulty or inability to recall words is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
aphasia
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The student nurse is aware that using the components of reasoning, including such things as purpose, assumptions, developing conclusions, will allow the student to figure things out or to solve problems
Which of the following is an additional component of reasoning? a. sources of data c. historical perspective b. implications and consequences d. rationalizations
The nurse in preadmission testing is taking a health history from a patient who will be having an elective hysterectomy. Which vitamin deficiency should be addressed before surgery to ensure proper blood clotting during surgery?
A) Vitamin A deficiency B) Vitamin C deficiency C) Vitamin K deficiency D) Vitamin E deficiency
A patient has gained access to his medical notes and sees that some information recorded about him is incorrect. Which of the following statutes could he invoke to ensure that this error is corrected?
a. Data Protection Act 1998 b. Human Rights Act 1998 c. NHS Act 1997 d. NHS Redress Act 2006
A patient with terminal cancer–related pain and a history of opioid abuse complains of breakthrough pain 2 hours before the next dose of sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) is due. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Use distraction by talking about things the patient enjoys. b. Administer the prescribed PRN immediate-acting morphine. c. Suggest the use of alternative therapies such as heat or cold. d. Consult with the doctor about increasing the MS Contin dose.