During assessment of the patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which sign(s) and symptom(s) would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hair loss
b. Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
c. Mouth sores
d. Fatigue
e. Rashes
A, C, D, E
The patient with SLE does not typically have enlarged lymph nodes. Hair loss, mouth sores, fa-tigue, and rashes are just a few of the symptoms present in a patient with SLE.
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Indications for cardiac transplantation include
A) pericarditis. B) end-stage heart disease. C) third-degree heart block. D) uncontrolled ventricular tachycardia.
During family therapy, to improve communication skills the nurse teaches family members to rehearse responses to situations involving interpersonal conflict. What is the primary drawback of using this teaching strategy?
1) Some people might have difficulty with an interactive approach when there is conflict among participants. 2) Nurses might rehearse responses that are not effective for resolving interpersonal conflict. 3) Nurses don't use the rehearsal technique because it's an inefficient use of time for participants. 4) This type of interactive teaching strategy is not as effective as dispersing information verbally or in print.
Nurses should evaluate health programs based on what data?
a. Effect on quality of life b. Cost-benefit ratio of service c. Adherence statistics d. Ease of following through
Which of the following descriptions of the four stages of labor is correct for both definition and duration?
1. First stage: onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation; less than 1 hour to 20 hours 2. Second stage: full effacement to 4 to 5 cm visible presenting part; 1 to 2 hours 3. Third state: active pushing to birth: 20 minutes (multiparous women) 50 minutes (first timer) 4. Fourth stage: delivery of the placenta to recovery: 30 minutes to 1 hour