A nurse is analyzing the data collected from a client's medical interview. The client had
complained of a prolonged cough that had lasted for 1 month along with chest pain.
The
nurse reports the matter to the physician who concludes that the problem requires
medical treatment. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding the client's
condition?
A) The client needs to be put on a restrictive diet
B) Additional information needed before making a diagnosis
C) The client's problem requires nursing diagnosis
D) The client's problem requires medical diagnosis
D
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a. frequent iced drinks. b. lightweight blanket. c. a fan to circulate the air. d. reverse isolation.
During a health assessment, a client states, "I only eat carbohydrates and low-fat foods. I don't understand why I am still gaining weight!". What should the nurse consider before responding to this client?
Select all that apply. A) Carbohydrates should only be eaten at breakfast. B) Excess carbohydrates are converted to fat. C) Excess carbohydrates can lead to obesity. D) A carbohydrate limited diet is the only way to not gain weight. E) Carbohydrates should be high in fiber and low in sugar.
What is the nurse's fiscal responsibility to the patient?
a. To provide the best health care that the patient can afford b. To provide the best health care that the insurance company will allow c. To use the most cost-efficient resources to provide maximum health care to the patient d. To use the most efficient method of providing nursing care to patients whose resources are limited
The nurse's response to a client with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease who is trying to get pregnant is based on the knowledge that which condition can contribute to an infertility problem?
1. Hepatitis 2. Postinfection tubal damage 3. Pelvic abscess 4. Tubal infection