After the patient's test results are in, the physician orders Lantus insulin 20 units each a.m. for this woman. What does this tell you about this patient?
a. her blood sugars have been elevated for quite some time
b. she has Type II diabetes
c. she is in the beginning stages of renal failure
d. none of the above
B
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A. statistical significance. B. generalizability. C. clinical significance. D. refereed process.
If the client's white blood cell (WBC) count is 25,000/mm3 on her second postpartum day, which action should the nurse take?
a. Document the finding. b. Tell the health care provider. c. Begin antibiotic therapy immediately. d. Have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis.
The nurse performs a cultural assessment with a patient from a different culture. Which action by the nurse should be taken first?
a. Request an interpreter before interviewing the patient. b. Wait until a family member is available to help with the assessment. c. Ask the patient about any affiliation with a particular cultural group. d. Tell the patient what the nurse already knows about the patient's culture.
When using auscultation to determine FHR baseline, the FHR should be counted after the contractions for
A. 5-10 sec B. 15-30 sec C. 30-60 sec