Additional diagnosis codes are used to report what conditions
What will be an ideal response?
coexisting
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The nurse is caring for two clients who both are in pain due to sickle cell anemia. One of the clients rates his pain as a 7 out of 10 (1 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain possible)
This client is moving around easily and is eating well, but has asked for pain medicine. The nurse would choose which of the following actions? 1. Wait 30 minutes and see if the client is still requesting the pain medicine. 2. Administer half the ordered does of pain medication. 3. Administer the pain medication if it is has been longer than the ordered interval. 4. Notify the healthcare provider that the client is faking his pain.
A nurse is interviewing a married couple whose relationship has a history of turmoil because of infidelity. The wife was excited about having a child and thought it would improve their marital relationship
By the time their son began preschool, he was already showing symptoms of behavioral problems. The couple has been to several counselors to discuss treatment options for their son. Their marital relationship has improved since the problems with their son began. The nurse should recognize that this is an example of which concept? A) Differentiation of self B) Triangulation C) Fusion D) Emotional cutoff
When should you report changes in the person's condition?
a. At once b. At the end of your shift c. Before you take your lunch break d. During the end-of-shift report
A nurse who looks at family interactions is using which of the following theories?
a. Structural-functional b. Systems c. Developmental d. Interactionist