General Survey
What will be an ideal response?
study of the whole person, covering the general health state and any obvious physical characteristics. It is the introduction of the physical assessment that will follow.
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The pediatric nurse knows that which child is most likely to bite another?
A. Adolescent, due to increased anger B. No specific group is at higher risk. C. School-aged child, due to frustration D. Toddler, due to lack of verbal ability
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus and has been admitted to a medical unit. The nurse is writing a care plan for this patient. What information is essential to include?
A) He will need to undergo an upper endoscopy every 6 months to detect malignant changes. B) Liver enzymes must be checked regularly as H2 receptor antagonists may cause hepatic damage. C) Small amounts of blood are likely to be present in his stools and should not cause concern. D) Antacids may be discontinued when symptoms of heartburn subside
Which statement best describes nursing education in the United States during the 1800s and early 1900s?
a. It was high quality with a balance between classroom education and clinical practice. b. Strict criteria were established for nursing education by the National League of Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) to guarantee high-quality education. c. There were no formal nursing education programs during this time period; nurses were trained in apprenticeships only. d. There was little or no classroom education, and students learned through hands-on experience during their 12- to 14-hour shifts on the hospital units.
The nurse is educating a group of students about why it is necessary to collect baseline data collection. Which actions by the students indicate application of this knowledge in the clinical environment? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Evaluating adverse drug effects 2. Helping the client to the bedside commode 3. Reviewing current laboratory data 4. Evaluating therapeutic drug effects 5. Discussing client status with the family