The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The nurse assesses the client's level of anxiety and reactions to stressful situations, obtaining this information for which reason?
A) To help determine the client's outcomes after treatment
B) To help identify whether or not the client's mental competency is intact
C) To act as a predictor of the client's risk for a suicide attempt
D) To provide a basis for evaluating the client's social skills
D
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A) Atelectasis B) Anemia C) Dehydration D) Peripheral edema
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus would expect which of the following medications to be prescribed?
1. NSAIDS 2. Insulin 3. Antidepressant 4. Prostaglandin
A nursing faculty would determine that a student was developing a strong sense of professional identity when the student takes which action?
a. Writes a paper describing nursing as being available to help patients and physicians b. Establishes a discussion group to debate interdisciplinary care activities c. Starts a letter writing campaign to boycott products advertised by "sexy nurses" d. Volunteers to serve the community at a free flu shot clinic for the uninsured
Which is the best method for the nurse to use when documenting a patient's physical exam?
1) In order of the assessment 2) By the patient's main complaint 3) By system 4) With all normal and abnormal data clustered