A nurse was assigned to work with technology-dependent schoolchildren. What kind of study might the nurse conduct to help determine the needs of these children?
A. A case-control study to compare the children with children who are not technology-dependent
B. A cross-sectional study of school-based variables affecting the children
C. A descriptive study regarding prevalence among total school population
D. An analytic study to determine causes of the children's problems
ANS: B
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1. Increased output of urine with high specific gravity 2. Generalized edema, including periorbital edema 3. Hematuria, proteinuria, and azotemia 4. Changes in level of consciousness and confusion 5. History of recent upper respiratory infection
As a nurse manager, you observe a staff nurse who over the past few weeks has become withdrawn and has had several absences due to minor ailments. Your best action would be to:
a. Ask the nurse if she is okay during report. b. Refer the nurse to the employee assistance program. c. Ask the nurse to meet with you for a few minutes before she leaves for the day. d. Write a note to the nurse advising her that her work attendance must improve.
Which clinical manifestation indicates to the nurse that a client with glomerulonephritis (GN) is responding as expected to the prescribed treatment?
a. The client has lost 11 pounds in the past 10 days. b. The client's urine specific gravity is 1.048 c. No blood is observed in the client's urine. d. The client's blood pressure is 152/88 mm Hg.
Which should the nurse monitor the client for that is receiving glucocorticoid therapy?
A. Hypothermia B. Hypotension C. Hypertension D. Weight loss