A graduating nurse is deciding which nursing specialty would be a good place to begin a nursing career to ensure long-term stability. Which specialty is most likely to grow in need?
1. Pediatric nursing
2. Psychiatric nursing
3. Geriatric nursing
4. Maternity nursing
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Explanation: 1. As Baby Boomers age, geriatric nursing will be needed more than any other. No other areas
have such a demand due to better health practices as people age and living longer.
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a. "Are you taking any medications or herbal supplements?" b. "Do you have any chronic breathing problems?" c. "How often do you perform aerobic exercise?" d. "What is your occupation and what are your hobbies?"
A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally, and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent or-dered by the prescriber should the nurse question?
a. Bumetanide [Bumex] b. Furosemide [Lasix] c. Spironolactone [Aldactone] d. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
When writing a conversion factor as a fraction the quantity of units you are converting from goes in the
_____________ of the conversion factor. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement in the teaching plan to address the client with feelings of abandonment?
A) Assist the client to suppress feelings of abandonment. B) Assist the client to verbalize feelings of abandonment in an appropriate manner. C) Assist the client to express deep rage at the ending of a relationship. D) Encourage the client to never get involved in a relationship again.