The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old Black American boy. For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?
A) Jaundice
B) Iron deficiency
C) Lactose intolerance
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
C
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The director of nursing is reviewing the characteristics of the do-not-pay list published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Which disease process should the director highlight as being on this list? Select all that apply.
A) Falls B) Pneumonia C) Surgical site infection D) Stage III pressure ulcer E) Deep venous thrombosis
The nurse instructs a patient who has had a rhizotomy for leg pain that:
1. relief may not be permanent. 2. the leg will tingle and burn occasionally. 3. the foot may discolor and twitch at times. 4. snug shoes should be worn at all times. 5. caution should be taken to prevent injury to leg.
A review of a patient's laboratory test results indicates that the patient's serum calcium is 14.8 mg/dL. The nurse determines that which factors may predispose the patient to this condition? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hyperparathyroidism b. Cushing's syndrome c. Osteoporosis d. Use of thiazide diuretics e. Cancer
Which activity should a nurse suggest to a patient who asks, "What kind of exercise should I do to raise my mood?"
a. Horseback riding four times per week b. A game of softball three times per week c. Weight lifting for 15 minutes twice per week d. 30 minutes on the stationary bike four times per week