According to the DSM-IV classification system, information about general medical conditions would appear on the axis known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Axis III
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Which of the following information is true regarding the assessment of the thyroid or thyroid function in an infant or child?
1. To accurately assess thyroid function, the nurse should assess the child's growth and development in comparison to others in the child's age group. 2. The thyroid gland is easily palpable in an infant. 3. Assess the child for abnormal hair growth because this may indicate thyroid dysfunction. 4. Assess the child for melasma because this will indicate thyroid dysfunction.
The nurse is designing a study to determine why some patients with diabetes develop foot ulcers while others do not. When reviewing this research question, what should the nurse highlight as the sample population?
1. Patients with diabetes 2. Foot ulcer development 3. Patients with foot ulcers 4. Patients without foot ulcers
A nurse is caring for a client in a healthcare facility. Which intervention by the nurse would help with continuity of care?
A) Ensure that the client interacts with the other caregivers. B) Ensure that other care providers are assigned night shifts. C) Ensure that the client's family interacts with other caregivers. D) Document information on the client's appearance, behavior, and responses.
A patient is receiving potassium (K-Lor) 20 mEq/L, furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg, and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg orally. The patient's potassium level is 5.8 mEq/L and the dose of K-Lor 10 mEq/L is scheduled to be given now
What action should the nurse take? a. Monitor the urine output. b. Give K-Lor as scheduled now. c. Assess the patient's pulse rate. d. Hold the scheduled dose of Lasix.