The nurse is admitting a client with an infratentorial brain tumor. The nurse is teaching the parents about the tumor. Identify the area of the brain the nurse should show the parents where this type of tumor occurs
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Mark is below the tenorium area (brain-stem gliomas, medulloblastoma,
cerebellar astrocytoma, ependymoma). Incorrect mark would be above the
tentorium area (cerebral astrocytoma, ependymoma, optic-nerve glioma).
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a. ethics c. religious adaptation b. moral maturity d. spirituality
The leadership team is working with the information technology department in the planning of a new computerized information system. Which steps need to be done to ensure the system has the best possible amount of security? Select all that apply.
A) Prepare a security policy. B) Draft a well-crafted security plan. C) Ensure a sufficient number of computer workstations are in place. D) Ensure adequate number of staff members for support. E) Thoroughly assess assets, risk, and necessary resources.
A male patient of African-American descent is prescribed hydralazine and isosorbide (BiDil) as treatment for heart failure. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply. 1. "Change positions slowly." 2. "Dizziness and fainting are expected adverse effects of this medication." 3. "You may have a headache when starting this medication, but it will subside." 4. "Notify the healthcare provider if you have chest pain while taking this medication." 5. "Do not take medications to treat erectile dysfunction while taking this medication."
A student nurse asks a nurse educator what the Bassett Healthcare Quality Compass is used for. The nurse educator responds that it is used for:
a. staff evaluation and promotion. c. quality assurance. b. accountability-based care delivery. d. unit-based performance improvement.