The nurse is taking a health history of a child with suspected acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following responses indicates a confirmed risk factor for this condition?
A) "She has been very healthy up to now."
B) "He just got over a head cold with laryngitis."
C) "My child is 18 months old."
D) "My child has not been sick at all."
B
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A patient in shock is receiving norepinephrine by continuous infusion. For which outcome would the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
1. Cardiac enzymes 2. Reduced apical heart rate 3. Reduction in bleeding 4. Blood pressure
Some methods for organizations to reduce their risk of liability are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct for organizations?
a. Make frequent walking rounds to assure quality patient outcomes after delegation. b. Consider a shared governance model of nursing practice to empower nursing decision making and delegation in clinical practice. c. Provide standards for ongoing supervision and periodic licensure/competency verification and evaluation of all staff. d. Provide documentation of routine mainten-ance for all patient care equipment.
The nurse is planning client instruction interventions to support critical thinking. Which of the following are characteristics of critical thinking in the client education process? (Select all that apply.)
1. Organized 2. Clearly explained with examples 3. Vague 4. Task-oriented 5. Knowledge-oriented 6. Moral and ethically focused
There are many positive reasons for surgery to be undertaken on a day only basis (e.g. reduced risk of infection and VTE) and no disadvantages
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.