The body does not change after the moment of death
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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During a home visit an older patient with heart disease tells the nurse of plans to shovel the snow as soon as the visit concludes. How should the nurse instruct the patient at this time?
1. Shovel the steps only. 2. Avoid shoveling at this time. 3. Shovel for 30 minutes at a time. 4. Shovel for 10 minutes and then stop.
What phase of the nursing process is the nurse in when he determines a medication is effective and documents this in the patient's record?
A) Analysis B) Evaluation C) Assessment D) Data collection
Which of the following statements made by a patient with polycythemia indicates an understanding of the disease?
A) "I have thin blood that will not clot." B) "I may need blood transfusions" C) "I have an overproduction of red cells from my bone marrow." D) "I have elevated iron levels."
The mother of a 16-week-old infant calls the clinic concerned because she cannot feel the posterior fontanelle on her infant. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. "It is normal for the posterior fontanelle to close by 8 to 12 weeks after birth." 2. "Bring your infant to the clinic immediately." 3. "This is due to overriding of the cranial bones during labor." 4. "Your baby must be dehydrated."