Gathering all data (objective and subjective) on the patient
What will be an ideal response?
Assessment
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The patient is receiving a beta-receptor antagonist medication. What is the most significant effect on cardiac function that the nurse should be monitoring for?
A) Decreased cardiac output B) Supraventricular tachycardia C) Increased stroke volume D) Increased blood pressure
What is the most frequently used type of data in qualitative studies?
A) Observation B) Self-reports C) Descriptive observation D) Photo elicitation interview
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client. Which statement indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Histamine is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)." B. "Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy." C. "Histamine constricts vessels, causing capillaries to become more permeable." D. "Histamine is primarily stored in phagocyte cells in the skin."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Which of the following would the nurse identify as one of the strongest risk factors for this disorder?
A) Abuse as a child B) Parental alcohol abuse C) Poverty D) History of depression