It is recommended that HS be written out: What are two possible meanings for HS?
What will be an ideal response?
Hour of sleep (bedtime); half strength (solution)
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According to The Joint Commission (2005), the medical abbreviation "QOD" has been eliminated. What term should be used instead?
What will be an ideal response?
A child is admitted to the hospital with physical injuries. Which assessment findings would indicate that the child is a victim of abuse?
Select all that apply. A) Confusion B) Missing teeth C) Inappropriate response to pain D) Abrasions to the mouth, lips, and genitalia E) Dehydration
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of "Noncompliance with medication regimen related to a belief that God will heal her and that it would show a lack of faith to take the medications."
The nurse and a clergyman have spent some time discussing spiritual and treatment issues with the patient. Which of the following would indicate that progress is being made toward achieving compliance with health care therapy? (Choose all that apply.) The patient says: 1) "I will try to pray more often for stronger faith that God will heal me." 2) "Let me think about it until tomorrow; I may see my way to taking those pills then." 3) "You know, I've known some very holy people who were not cured by God." 4) "There is no confusion in my mind as to the right thing for me to do."
The client states, "I get into trouble because I respond violently without thinking. That usually gets me into a mess." Which nursing reply would be most therapeutic to address this client's problem?
A. "Everybody loses their temper. It's good that you know that about yourself." B. "I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting." C. "Let's explore methods to help you stop and think before taking action." D. "It's good that you are showing readiness for behavioral change."