The inability to communicate is considered a disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Diagnosis of an aneurysm is usually made on the basis of the patient's
A) cerebral angiogram. B) physical examination. C) CT scan. D) All of the above are correct.
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Nausea secondary to the effects of antiarrhythmic therapy. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Administering the drug with food B) Having the client lie flat for 2 hours after eating C) Scanning the client's bladder for distention D) Offering small, frequent meals E) Encouraging gradual position changes
When describing sexually transmitted infections and testing, the nurse explains that a client is typically tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis at the same time for which reason?
A) The symptoms of these diseases are the same, and culture tests alone can determine the disease that has infected the client. B) The infecting bacterium in all cases is the same, and therefore, clients have concurrent infections. C) The infections spread through the same medium, and therefore, clients have concurrent infections. D) It is not unusual for clients to have concurrent infections with more than one sexually transmitted infection (STI).
The nurse is monitoring a patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) for postoperative fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Which action will be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Encourage copious amounts of water. b. Start an additional intravenous (IV) line. c. Measure and record all intake and output. d. Weigh the patient and compare with preoperative weight.