A nurse reviews a client's urinalysis report. Which finding does the nurse recognize as abnormal?
A. pH of 6.0
B. An absence of protein
C. The presence of ketones
D. Specific gravity of 1.018
Ans: C. The presence of ketones
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Which statement(s) about nursing interventions is/are true? Select all that apply
a. The responsibility of writing nursing orders cannot be delegated to the LPN/LVN. b. The best nursing interventions are based on tradition. c. Nursing interventions should be individualized and culturally sensitive. d. Standardized nursing interventions improve care for a specific client.
A patient is demonstrating signs of exophthalmos. What additional finding should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
1. enlarged thyroid gland 2. dry, thick nails 3. dry skin 4. decreased reflexes
The dermatologist treating a 16-year-old girl with a history of severe acne has ordered a pregnancy test so she can be started on a course of isotretinoin. The teen's caregiver has said that her daughter is a virgin and she refuses to allow her to have the required pregnancy testing. What should the nurse do?
A) Acknowledge the caregiver's discomfort about the pregnancy testing but encourage her to allow the daughter to have the testing so that she can use the medication B) Speak with the teen alone to ask her if she is sexually active. If she says she is not sexually active, let the provider know that it is okay to write the prescription C) Arrange for the daughter to have the pregnancy testing without the caregiver's knowledge D) Have the caregiver sign a permission form acknowledging that the girl has been given the drug without pregnancy testing
Which options illustrate an open communication environment? Select all that apply
1. The nurse manager gives staff time to respond to questions. 2. The nurse manager reinforces positive behaviors. 3. The nurse manager often shares critical information about the unit with nurses and asks them to keep it a secret. 4. The nurse manager makes false inferences about information. 5. Communication skills are included in the performance evaluations of all staff.