A 28-year-old male complains to his physician that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. This condition is referred to as:
A. hematemesis.
B. cyanosis.
C. rhinitis.
D. hemoptysis.
Answer: D. hemoptysis.
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The nursing student develops a plan of care based on a recently published article describing the effects of bedrest on a patient's calcium blood levels. In creating the plan of care, the nursing student has the obligation to:
a. Critically appraise the evidence and determine validity. b. Ensure that the plan of care does not alter current practice. c. Change the process even when there is no problem identified. d. Maintain the plan of care regardless of initial outcome.
The nurse is explaining the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) to the student nurse. Which of the following answers indicates that the student has a good understanding of these goals? (Select all that apply.)
a. The NPSG's focus on treating all infections quickly b. The NPGS's focus on improving staff communication c. The NPGS's focus on using medications safely d. The NPGS's focus on identifying patients correctly
An autistic child engages in head banging and biting his fist. The nurse can evaluate the plan of care
as effective when the child a. seeks help from staff to avoid engaging in these behaviors. b. has to be placed in a basket hold to stop these behaviors. c. wears padded mittens to prevent injury to his hands. d. hits other children instead of self-mutilating.
A client is having issues with urinary elimination. What should the nurse instruct this client to promote urinary elimination?
1. Don't interrupt your day by going to the bathroom; wait until you're at a good stopping place. 2. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. 3. Urine color changes are not important. 4. Wash with soap and water every other day.