A nurse is caring for a female patient who has been hospitalized for a right-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
The patient is impulsive and confused. She has weakness on the left side of her body and requires assistance when ambulating. The nurse's highest priority when caring for this patient is
1. Range-of-motion exercises.
2. Performing a calorie count.
3. Ordering a social service consult.
4. Ensuring that the bed alarm is turned on.
ANS: 4
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In what employment setting does the nurse give total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions?
a. Home health nursing b. Private duty nursing c. Patient care nursing d. Agency care nursing
The nurse is writing a letter of application to a potential employer. What specific items must the nurse include in the letter? (Select all that apply.)
1. Copy of diploma from school of nursing 2. Promise to work all holidays for the first year 3. Statement of why the nurse is interested in the position 4. Explanation of the nurse's qualifications for the job 5. Statement of availability to discuss the job
During the physical assessment of a patient on admission, the nurse auscultates a grade II midsystolic heart murmur. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?
1. Aortic stenosis 2. Mitral stenosis 3. Aortic regurgitation 4. Mitral regurgitation
A home health nurse is preparing to visit a patient who is bedbound after complications from HIV/AIDS. A review of the medical record reveals a new prescription for thalidomide. What conclusion can the nurse draw from this information?
1. The patient has developed severe wasting syndrome. 2. The patient has developed a candidiasis infection of the oral mucosa. 3. The patient's antiretroviral medications have been effective, resulting in the use of a less toxic medication. 4. The patient's pneumonia has worsened, so a stronger antibiotic has been prescribed.