A nursing student has been assigned to a specific client for one of the clinical experiences on a surgical unit
Before the clinical experience begins, the student must be aware of the client's pertinent history, daily treatments, diagnostic procedures, allergies, problems, and other information in order to provide the most appropriate care during the shift. In order to help the student save time in researching all of this information, what should be the first place to start the review? A)
The client's medical record
B)
The Kardex
C)
The MAR (medication administration record)
D)
The written care plan
B
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1. "Would you please tell me about your vision today?" 2. "Do you experience double vision?" 3. "Have you had any eye pain?" 4. "What kinds of activities do you perform at work?"
The client has just been diagnosed as diabetic. The nurse knows teaching was effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "Ketones in my urine mean that my body is using the glucose appropriately." 2. "I should be urinating frequently and in large amounts to get rid of the extra sugar." 3. "My pancreas is making enough insulin, but my body isn't using it correctly." 4. "I might be hungry frequently because the sugar isn't getting into the tissues the way it should."
The clinic nurse encourages paternal attachment during pregnancy by including the father in (select all that apply):
a. Prenatal visits b. Ultrasound appointments c. Prenatal class information d. History taking and obtaining prenatal screening information
Which term describes the failure to have regular bowel movements?
A. constipation B. defecation C. emesis D. diarrhea