During patient teaching about cardiac risk factors, the nurse knows that which laboratory test, if abnormal, requires further instruction due to the risk for the development of coronary artery disease?
1. elevated homocysteine
2. elevated creatinine
3. elevated high density lipoprotein (HDL)
4. elevated INR
Correct Answer: 1
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Which of the following respiratory findings will the nurse expect to find upon assessment of a patient with a pleural effusion?
A) Increased tactile fremitus, egophony, and a dull sound upon percussion of the chest wall B) Decreased tactile fremitus, wheezes, and a hyperresonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall C) Absent tactile fremitus, bronchial breath sounds, and a flat sound upon percussion of the chest wall D) Normal tactile fremitus, decreased breath sounds, and a resonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall
The enjoyment of creativity, satisfying the basic need to love and be loved, the understanding of emotions, and the ability to maintain control over emotions refers to which type of wellness?
a. intellectual c. sociocultural b. psychological d. spiritual
The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, "I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow. How can I help you?" What type of communication is this?
a. Intrusive b. Aggressive c. Closed d. Assertive
At the time of admission of a client under 18 years of age, informed consent for general procedures should be obtained from which of these persons?
a. the admitting health care provider b. the client, if he or she can read and understand the general consent c. the client, if he or she is over 7 d. the legal guardian