The most successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?
a. Avoidance of the causative agent
b. Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics
c. Administration of drugs that reduce bronchospasm
d. Administration of drugs that decrease airway inflammation
Answer: a. Avoidance of the causative agent
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a. "I have a horrible headache." b. "Speak up! I can't hear you." c. "I've had diarrhea once or twice today." d. "I'm thirsty. I can't get enough water."
Which of the following should be achieved first in establishing the nurse-client relationship?
a. Trust b. Empathy c. Mutuality d. Empowerment
To understand the patient better, Newman suggests the nurse should use a series of
A. Biometric tests. B. Clarifying questions C. Surveys. D. None of the above
A charge nurse is preparing for a patient's admission to the hospital unit. When anticipating the patient's arrival, the charge nurse appropriately assigns the admission assessment to the
1. Registered nurse (RN). 2. Licensed practical nurse (LPN). 3. Certified nursing assistant (CNA). 4. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).