The nurse uses a medical term that you do not understand. What should you do?
a. Pretend to understand.
b. Look the word up in a medical dictionary.
c. Look the word up on the Internet when you get home that day.
d. See if you can locate other uses of the word within the medical record.
B
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A) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors B) Osmotic diuretics C) Potassium-sparing diuretics D) Thiazide diuretics
Liu Chen, an RN, is taking a client history. She is entering the information into her handheld as the client speaks to her and asks questions clearly and concisely. However, Liu asks questions regarding information the client has already given
The client says to Liu, "Are you listening to me?" Of the following, which best indicates Liu is listening to the client: A) Maintaining appropriate eye contact B) Glancing around the room and writing a note C) Asking another question immediately after receiving an answer to the first question D) Typing notes on the computerized record while the client is speaking
A nurse counseling a patient with a dissociative identity disorder should understand that the assessment of highest priority is:
a. Risk for self-harm b. Cognitive functioning c. Identification of drug abuse d. Readiness to reestablish identity or memory
The nurse provides comfort measures to maintain normal body temperature and reduce pain and anxiety for a patient who is experiencing shock. What is the purpose of the nurse performing these actions?
a. Increases fluid volume b. Decreases fluid volume c. Increases oxygen demand d. Decreases oxygen demand