The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is part of which branch of the government?
a. Judicial
b. Executive
c. Legislative
d. Health
B
The executive branch includes regulatory departments, one of which is the United States DHHS.
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A newly admitted older patient has severe edema in the lower extremities and no hair on the legs. What do these manifestations most likely indicate to the nurse?
A) A diet low in protein B) Exposure to the cold from a lack of heat C) Frequent falls and injuries because of unsteady gain D) Circulatory problems related to age and a chronic illness
A new nurse is caring for an older patient who is nearing death. What is the nurse's best action before caring for this patient?
1. Confirm the patient's Do Not Resuscitate status. 2. Review the facility's policy on post-mortem care. 3. Reflect and examine personal feelings and fears about death. 4. Contact the funeral home to notify of impending death.
The patient appears to be in no apparent distress, but vital signs taken by assistive personnel reveal an extremely low pulse. The nurse then auscultates an apical pulse and asks the patient whether he has any complaints or a history of heart problems
The nurse is utilizing which critical thinking skill? a. Interpretation b. Evaluation c. Self-regulation d. Explanation
A new mother is a full-time college student who lives with her parents, because the baby's father has been imprisoned related to theft and drug abuse. The infant's grandmother, although
also employed, cares for the child while the young mother attends classes. Which of the following theoretical frameworks would be most helpful to the nurse when assessing this family's needs? a. Developmental b. Interactional c. Structure-function d. Systems