A patient with neutropenia develops a fever. Which nursing action is most important?
1. Discuss the finding with the primary care provider.
2. Encourage oral fluids.
3. Review the medical record for trending.
4. Document this expected finding.
Answer: 1
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a. "Have you had any weight changes?" b. "Are you having any thoughts of suicide?" c. "How long have you been feeling this way?" d. "Are you having feelings of worthlessness?"
Which of the following blood pressure measurements is categorized as prehypertension?
A. 110/78 B. 129/85 C. 142/80 D. 145/92
A client with pancreatitis has a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to inflammation and edema of the pancreas. Which of the below is an outcome for nursing interventions to decrease a client's pain?
a. All the client's pain is relieved. b. The client has a pain scale rating reduction within one hour of intervention. c. The client has no change in pain scale rating. d. The client has pain scale rating reduction within four hours of intervention.
Supply and demand is illustrated when
a. The demand for nurses in public health is low, but the supply is high b. Few goods or services are available, the price tends to rise c. Supplies are low, nurses must find alternate resources d. Lesser-developed countries receive supplies from other countries