Which patient below is NOT at risk for developing chronic kidney disease?
A. A 45-year-old male who spokes three packs of cigarettes a week
B. A 69-year-old female with diabetes mellitus.
C. A 58-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension.
D. A 78-year-old female with an intrarenal injury.
Ans: A. A 45-year-old male who spokes three packs of cigarettes a week
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The client's chart indicates genu varum. What does the nurse understand this to mean?
a. Bow-legged b. Fluid accumulation c. Knock-kneed d. Spinal curvature
A 20-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with a 24-hour history of abdominal pain. The nurse who is admitting the patient notes that he is diaphoretic, wincing, and guarding the lower right quadrant of his abdomen
The nurse asks the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10, to which the patient responds, "One or two." How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statement? A) Administer ibuprofen or acetaminophen rather than an opioid. B) Reassess the patient's pain in 30 to 45 minutes. C) Explain the 0-to-10 pain scale in greater detail. D) Document the fact that the patient has slight pain.
A client is suspected of having leukemia and is having a series of laboratory and diagnostic studies performed. What does the nurse recognize as the hallmark signs of leukemia? Select all that apply
A) Diarrhea B) Nausea and vomiting C) Frequent infections D) Fatigue from anemia E) Easy bruising
The hospital has been sued for the actions of a nurse employee. The hospital proves that the nurse was not providing care within the scope of employment as a nurse. Can the hospital still hold liability in this case?
1. Yes, if the plaintiff can prove the nurse was incompetent and that the hospital was aware of the incompetence. 2. Yes, the hospital is automatically liable for the action of any employee. 3. No, at this point the nurse is considered a "lone ranger" and the hospital is not liable for the nurse's actions. 4. No, the doctrine of ostensible authority relieves the hospital of liability related to a rogue employee.