Which of the following explains why it is important to have the correct etiology for a nursing diagnosis? The etiology:
1) Is the cause of the problem.
2) Cannot always be observed.
3) Directs nursing care.
4) Is an inference.
ANS: 3
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a. Squeeze the ointment onto the special paper. b. Cleanse the skin before applying the drug. c. Rotate the drug application skin sites. d. Wear a pair of disposable gloves.
A 26-year-old female with type 1 diabetes develops a sore throat and runny nose after caring for her sick toddler
The patient calls the clinic for advice about her symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL despite taking her usual glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin. The nurse advises the patient to a. use only the lispro insulin until the symptoms are resolved. b. limit intake of calories until the glucose is less than 120 mg/dL. c. monitor blood glucose every 4 hours and notify the clinic if it continues to rise. d. decrease intake of carbohydrates until glycosylated hemoglobin is less than 7%.
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What must the nurse do to collect a midstream urine sample from an infant?
a. Apply a sterile plastic collection bag to the perineum. b. Wring out diapers and collect the urine in a specimen container. c. Have the infant sit facing the back of the toilet. d. Catheterize the infant and collect the urine using sterile procedure.