A nurse is bathing a patient who is immunodeficient and has a Cryptococcus infestation. What is the classification of this organism?
a. Bacterium
b. Virus
c. Fungus
d. Protozoa
C
Cryptococcus fungal infections can be life threatening.
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The nurse is assessing a patient who needs teaching about how to care for her wound at home. The nurse knows to be sensitive about asking questions that cause embarrassment. Which question is stated in the best manner?
a. "Would you like for me to write down how to change this dressing or is it better for you to see a demonstration?" b. "What is the highest grade you completed when you were in school?" c. "Do you read and write?" d. "I am going to give you a handout on how to perform your dressing change. Now don't worry if you do not read, I'll read it to you."
A patient tells the nurse, "I know that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start." What would be the best initial nursing response?
a. "Physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce anxiety." b. "Reading about stress and how to manage it might be a good place to start." c. "Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything." d. "Let's talk about what is going on in your life and then look at possible options."
When a home-bound client expresses her past-oriented ancestral heritage and family rituals, the nurse recognizes that the client is expressing her
A) Race B) Assimilation C) Subculture D) Ethnic identity
Though the costs of implementation will be high, which record-keeping costs will be less as a result of implementing an electronic health record?
What will be an ideal response?