It is important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs and feathers for which of the following reasons?
A. many biologic agents come from chick embryos
B. viruses are found in all eggs
C. chicken egg cells are close to human cells
D. there is clotted blood in egg cells
A. many biologic agents come from chick embryos
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A patient is having an operation in the morning. During the nurse's shift, the patient asks several questions that lead the nurse to determine that the patient does not understand the procedure. The best action by the nurse is to
a. call the surgeon to come back and explain the procedure. b. pass this information on to the day shift in shift report. c. reassure the patient that he or she understood the operation correctly earlier. d. try to explain the operation so that the patient understands.
The older male adult dislikes the daily meal he receives from his family because it is al-ways cold. He is underweight and has a hemoglobin of 11.2 g/100 ml. Which recom-mendation should the nurse implement?
a. Assess the man for a potential transfer to an assisted living facility. b. Meet with the man and family to problem solve. c. Collaborate with a social worker for food stamps. d. Ask the family about providing hot meals for him.
A nurse is making a presentation to her administration on the need for a room that is comfortable, light, and calming that a patient can use during times of stress. What is the best argument for encouraging implementation at this facility?
1. It has been proven effective. 2. It is required for accreditation. 3. It will be liked by the patients. 4. It presents a more up-to-date care image.
A reproductive history is recorded in terms of gravida and para, which indicates:
A. Number of times pregnant and the number of pregnancies beyond 20 weeks B. Number of times pregnant and the number of spontaneous or medically-induced abortions C. Number of live births and number of times pregnant D. Number of times pregnant and number of vaginal births