The patient has consolidation of his right lateral lower lung segments and is receiving chest physiotherapy. What position is best for draining this portion of the lung?
A) Semi-Fowler's
B) Supine
C) Left side-lying
D) Right side-lying
C
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As the nurse and the dietitian review a female patient's diet plan with her, she shouts that with her diabetes and now the kidney failure, there is just nothing she can eat
She says she might as well eat what she wants, because there is nothing she can do to help herself. Based on the patient's response, which nursing diagnosis does the nurse identify? a. Noncompliance, risk for, related to feelings of anger b. Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements, related to knowledge deficit c. Anticipatory grieving, related to actual and perceived losses d. Ineffective coping, related to sense of powerlessness
A physician reported a case of possible nursing negligence to the state board of nursing. What action will be taken by the board?
1. The complaint will be screened and an investigation initiated if appropriate. 2. Nothing will be done as only another professional nurse is qualified to report nursing negligence. 3. The nurse or nurses will be placed on probation pending investigation of the complaint. 4. The incident will be recorded as a "first strike" against the nurse or nurses involved.
The client is taking a medication for an endocrine problem that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. For what complications of this therapy should the nurse be alert?
A. Dehydration, hypokalemia B. Dehydration, hyperkalemia C. Overhydration, hyponatremia D. Overhydration, hypernatremia
Which assessment finding for a patient with an eating disorder meets a criterion for hospitalization?
a. Urine output: 40 ml/hr b. Pulse rate: 58 beats/min c. Serum potassium: 3.4 mEq/L d. Systolic blood pressure: 62 mm Hg