A nurse is involved in a program that aims to increase the use of health informatics. What is the most likely outcome of this program if it is successful?
Answer: Rapid access to client information by everyone involved in the client's care
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1. objective data. 2. inspection. 3. subjective data. 4. alternative therapy.
A client who has dermatomyositis (DM) and is receiving high-dose steroids needs surgery for an unrelated problem. The surgeon orders the steroids to be stopped at midnight the night before surgery. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
a. call the physician and ask to have the order clarified. b. consult with the pharmacist about tapering the dose instead. c. discontinue the steroid because the client will be NPO. d. speak to the physician and explain concerns with this order.
Prior to administering digoxin, which should the nurse assess first?
A. Temperature B. Apical pulse C. Respiratory rate D. Pain using a pain scale
With a person who has diabetes, the person is not able to metabolize _______________.?
A) amino acids B) glucose C) fats D) carbohydrates