The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing as a simple and accurate method of determining:
a. an accurate weight.
b. water balance.
c. adequate nutrition.
d. urinary output.
B
A simple and accurate method of determining water balance is to weigh the patient under the same conditions each day.
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The nurse is providing family-centered care for a 6-year-old boy with cancer. Which of the following actions is least likely to be a problem for case management?
A) Communication is more complicated with the family as part of the team. B) Family anxiety increases with their understanding of the disease. C) Families begin to inject their opinions into clinical decisions. D) Parents initiate actions to solve problems independently.
VIss - Iss =
A. IV. B. V. C. VI. D. III.
Which of the following clients likely faces a risk for the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sleep Pattern: Difficulty Remaining Asleep?
A) A client who receives IV antibiotics every three hours B) A client whose opioid analgesics result in central nervous system depression C) A client who is receiving corticosteroids that make her feel restless and agitated D) A client whose physical therapy has been scheduled in the late evening