A client has undergone insertion of a permanent pacemaker. When developing a discharge teaching plan, the nurse writes a goal of, "The client will verbalize symptoms of pacemaker failure." Which symptoms are most important to teach the client?
A) Facial flushing.
B) Fever.
C) Pounding headache.
D) Feelings of dizziness.
Ans: D) Feelings of dizziness.
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Which of the following persons fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a. A teenage male b. A 65-year-old male c. A 25-year-old female d. A 60-year-old female
A nurse is using analytic epidemiology when conducting a research project. Which of the following projects is the nurse most likely completing?
a. Reviewing communicable disease statistics b. Determining factors contributing to childhood obesity c. Analyzing locations where family violence is increasing d. Documenting population characteristics for healthy older citizens
The nurse is preparing to assess the respiratory system of an infant. Which physiological differences between the infant and a child should the nurse consider?
A. Thoracic breathing is common. B. Infants have thicker muscular chest walls. C. Breath sounds may be more subtle. D. Referred sounds from the upper airways are common.
What actions does becoming substance free involve? (Select all that apply.)
a. Committing to a lifestyle change. b. Developing new coping skills. c. Committing to honesty in communication. d. Gaining an awareness of possible periods of relapse. e. Completing a program in 12 months.