A patient who is having difficulty breathing is admitted to the hospital. The best approach for the nurse to use to obtain a complete health history is to:
a) Obtain subjective data about the patient's family membrane
b) Omit subjective data collection and obtain the physical examination
c) Use the health care provider's medical history to obtain subjective data
d) Schedule several short sessions with the patient to gather subjective data
Answer: d) Schedule several short sessions with the patient to gather subjective data
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An intensive care nurse discusses withdrawal of care with a client's family. The family expresses concerns related to discontinuation of therapy. How should the nurse respond?
a. "I understand your concerns, but in this state, discontinuation of care is not a form of active euthanasia." b. "You will need to talk to the provider because I am not legally allowed to participate in the withdrawal of life support." c. "I realize this is a difficult decision. Discontinuation of therapy will allow the client to die a natural death." d. "There is no need to worry. Most religious organizations support the client's decision to stop medical treatment."
An older female adult has severe ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and low cardiac output. Which medication does the nurse administer to counteract the neurohormonal ac-tivation due to the patient's cardiovascular status?
a. Loop diuretic b. Nitroglycerin c. Cardiac glycoside d. Beta-adrenergic blocker
While the nurse is talking with a female client, the client becomes silent for several seconds. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. To interpret this action as an indication that the client is finished with the conversation b. To ask the client a question so the interaction can continue c. To remain silent and be attentive to the client's nonverbal communication d. To tell the client that help can be more effective if she shares her feelings
The nurse knows that plasmapheresis is being utilized in the treatment of the patient with Guillain-Barre' syndrome for which of the following reasons?
A) Removal of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies B) Reduction in the number of bacteria in the bloodstream C) Decrease in antibodies attacking peripheral nerve myelin D) Removal of potassium and fluid