Which of the following will require greater attention in the future?
a. Chronic disorders
b. Obstetrical outcomes
c. Prevention of hospital-based errors
d. Team conflict resolution strategies
A
Lifestyle choices, obesity, and an aging population will lead to an increased emphasis on preven-tion, personal accountability, and innovations such as robotics in the management of chronic ill-nesses.
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A client with otitis media has a nursing diagnosis of Acute pain related to inflammation in the middle ear. The nursing intervention would include:
a. administrating warm saline flushes to the affected ear b. applying an ice pack to the affected ear every 2 hours c. administrating analgesics and antibiotics as ordered d. telling the client that the symptoms will subside in 3 to 4 days
Which assessment finding relates most directly to a diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis?
a. Erythema of the affected area b. Swelling around the affected area c. Temperature higher than 101° F (38° C) d. Ulceration of the skin
Which statement regarding characteristics of clinical pathways shows the nurses understanding?
a. "Clinical pathways focus on patient out-comes.". b. "Clinical pathways use a timeline with sequenced interventions.". c. "Clinical pathways collaborate efforts by health care professionals.". d. "Clinical pathways involve nurse-centered orientation.".
A client tells a nurse that his anxiety level increased recently when he asked a woman to dance with him. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate that the client experienced during this encounter? Select all that apply
A) Fidgeting B) Laughing C) Pacing D) Smooth talking