What are the vital signs?
What will be an ideal response?
BP
Temp
HR
RR
O2 Sat
Pain
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Research has shown that patient adherence to prescribed regimens is generally low, especially when the patient will have to follow the regimen for a long time
Which of the following individuals would most likely benefit from health education that emphasizes adherence? A) An older adult who is colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) B) An 80-year-old man who has a small bowel obstruction C) A 52-year-old woman who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis D) A child who fractured her humerus in a playground accident
Which instructions should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a person with gouty arthritis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid excessive alcohol. b. Maintain rest and immobility while disease is symptomatic. c. Check urine and urine output for possible kidney stones. d. Include food high in purine in the diet. e. Use bed cradle to support linens.
Which gender perceives and reports having better health?
a. Females b. Males c. No difference between genders in perceived health status d. Perceived health status varies strongly by individuals more than gender.
The charge nurse is making assignments on a surgical unit. Which client should be assigned to the least experienced nurse?
a. Client who had a vaginal hysterectomy and still has an indwelling catheter b. Client who had an open cholecystectomy and has gray drainage in the T-tube drai-nage tube and bag c. Client who had a hip replacement and stated that something popped while walk-ing d. Client who had a Whipple procedure and is reporting being thirsty all the time