Which of the following would be classified as the planning phase of the nursing process for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia?
A) Improved airway patency
B) Promote fluid intake
C) Administer fluids
D) Avoid overexertion
Ans: A
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a. Fewer than 10% b. 11%-15% c. 16%-20% d. 21%-26% e. More than 30%
Which of the following are true about using automated pharmacy systems? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. An automated system pulls in laboratory results and client information from the HIS more quickly to identify allergy and interaction problems. 2. Costs for operating automated pharmacy systems are not as important as the improved communication among departments. 3. Expenses used in starting up an automated pharmacy system are considerable, including personnel training. 4. The use of these systems is limited only to pharmacists. 5. Individual client data is integrated and provides the pharmacist with up-to-date information.
A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients. Which intervention demonstrates appropriate use of touch with this patient?
a. Refraining from touch b. Patting the patient's arm when fear is expressed c. Reaching out to shake the patient's hand as an initial greeting d. Placing an arm around the patient's shoulders while walking down the hall
Your client is a 35-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis. She is unable to voluntarily move any part of her body except for her thumb. She is fed by a G-tube. Her nursing diagnosis would include:
1. Risk for activity intolerance. 2. Impaired physical tolerance. 3. Activity intolerance. 4. Impaired physical mobility.