The nurse is working with a patient who has the following signs and symptoms: weight gain, edema to the lower extremities, increased blood pressure, and abdominal distention. On the basis of this information, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) altered nutrition: intake exceeds the body's needs
B) excess fluid volume
C) urinary retention
D) high risk of trauma
B) excess fluid volume
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A) Diagnosis of angina B) History of hypertension C) History of arteriosclerosis D) Treatment for diabetes mellitus E) Experienced a myocardial infarction
What is the most accurate description of clinical forensic nursing?
a. Management of crime victims from trauma to trial b. Collection of both physical and psychoso-cial evidence c. Provision of mental health treatment for victims d. Recognizing and guaranteeing the human rights of those who are incarcerated
___________________ specify medical interventions that the patient does not want in certain situations, such as mechanical ventilation, and are used to communicate the care a patient wants, for example, pain relief to the fullest extent possible
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The agency most heavily involved with the health and welfare concerns of U.S. citizens is
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2. Public Health Service 3. Health Resources and Services Administration 4. World Health Organization