A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client is most likely to have generalized amnesia?
A) A client who has no memory of his entire lifetime, including his personal identity.
B) A client who knows that her mother beat her as a child but cannot remember the details of any of the beatings.
C) A client who was driving the car in which her best friend was killed but cannot recall the accident or events since the accident.
D) A client whose home was destroyed in a tornado, but only remembers hearing the tornado hit, the ambulance siren, and waking up in the hospital.
A
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During a physical assessment, the patient complains of difficulty in passing stools. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Constipation d. Ecchymosis
The nurse delivers safer healthcare using electronic medical records because of what feature?
1. Accessibility of medical record by multiple people 2. Improved accuracy in reading documentation 3. Tighter control of data privacy 4. Lowers cost of care delivery
A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing to determine the etiology of recent joint pain. The patient asks the nurse about the difference between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "OA is a considered a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints." B) "OA and RA are very similar. OA affects the smaller joints such as the fingers, and RA affects the larger, weight-bearing joints like the knees." C) "OA originates with an infection. RA is a result of your body's cells attacking one another." D) "OA is associated with impaired immune function; RA is a consequence of physical damage."
The nurse is teaching an adolescent about giving insulin injections. The adolescent asks if the disposable needles and syringes can be used more than once. The nurse's response should be based on which knowledge?
a. It is unsafe. b. It is acceptable for up to 24 hours. c. It is acceptable for families with very limited resources. d. It is suitable for up to 3 days if stored in the refrigerator.