A nurse is reviewing lab results from a routine health screening for one of her patients. The nurse notes a new diagnosis of Hepatitis B
The nurse sits with the patient after he has spoken with the doctor and the patient expresses concern that someone will find out about his diagnosis. How does the nurse respond?
A. "Don't worry; no one will find out."
B. "You will need to inform all of your previous sexual partners."
C. "I will need to inform the local health department about your diagnosis."
D. None of the above
ANS: C
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The student is considering joining them, but is unsure whether the course is worthwhile, both in terms of time and money. Which of the following characteristics of the course should prompt the student to avoid enrolling in the review course? A) The course will be presented by DVD with an instructor accessible by e-mail. B) The organizers of the course are practical nurses who work in acute care. C) The course has testimonials from individuals who have previously taken it. D) The course is structured around the Category of Client Needs.
An older patient asks the purpose of receiving an annual flu vaccination if the pneumonia vaccination was received just a few years ago. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "That is an error and it is not necessary." 2. "Everyone needs a flu vaccination regardless of age." 3. "Pneumonia can develop as a complication from the flu." 4. "The incidence of flu is higher in older people than younger people."
A patient is taking a drug that does not bind to albumin. Which aspect of renal drug excretion is affected by this characteristic?
a. Active tubular secretion b. Glomerular filtration c. Passive tubular reabsorption d. pH-dependent ionization
Which statement is true about the diagnostic labels identified as the Psychiatric Nursing Diagnoses, First Edition (PND-1)? The PND-1:
a. was developed because psychiatric nurses did not like NANDA diagnoses b. was written by the American Psychiatric Association c. met serious resistance in nursing arenas d. was a list of 113 diagnostic labels that later was adopted by NANDA