A nurse is preparing a patient for an invasive diagnostic procedure of the urinary system. What statement by the nurse would help reduce the patient's anxiety?
A) "We do these procedures every day, so you don't need to worry."
B) "I have had this done to me, and it only hurt for a little while."
C) "Why are you so worried? Do you think you have a tumor?"
D) "Let me explain to you what they do during this procedure."
D
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A) Nonselective adrenergic blocking agents B) Nonselective alpha-adrenergic blocking agents C) Alpha1-selective adrenergic blocking agents D) Nonselective beta-adrenergic blocking agents E) Beta1-selective adrenergic blocking agents
A patient has been admitted to a burn intensive care unit with extensive full-thickness burns over 25% of the body. After ensuring cardiopulmonary stability, what would be the nurse's immediate, priority concern when planning this patient's care?
A) Fluid status B) Risk of infection C) Nutritional status D) Psychosocial coping
Patient ______________ promotes accuracy and patient compliance with medications
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the greatest benefit to the nurse of technology in the health care setting?
a. Patient acuity is reduced. b. Determination of the time of discharge of patient is aided. c. There is easy, quick access to relevant data. d. Data may be more difficult to interpret.