A nurse is reviewing the notes and information from the last shift as she prepares to assume care of the clients. Which skill is essential to make a clinical judgment?
A) Understanding pathophysiology of each client's condition
B) Knowing what the provider has ordered to prevent potential complications
C) Remembering what happened in previous similar situations
D) Quickly conducting a physical assessment before starting
A
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According to Suchman, what does assuming the sick role mean to a person?
A. Seeks help and shares the problem with family and friends B. Goes under the control of a physician who plans a treatment of care C. Seeks scientific confirmation that something is wrong D. Is aware that something is wrong and responds emotionally
A client complains of lower right abdominal pain and nausea, and appendicitis is suspected. Which of the following lab reports would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
a. 5,000/mm3 WBC (white blood cells); 50% neutrophils b. 10,000/mm3 WBC; 75% neutrophils c. 15,000/mm3 WBC; 85% neutrophils d. 2,000/mm3 WBC; 40% neutrophils
Which nutritional problem should the nurse be more alert for in older adult clients with diabetes mellitus?
A. Obesity B. Malnutrition C. Alcoholism D. Hyperglycemia
It has been calculated that a patient in the intensive care unit needs 1800 calories each day to sustain normal metabolic functioning
The nurse calculates that which of the following number of calories are needed to sustain central nervous system functioning? 1. 1440 calories 2. 720 calories 3. 900 calories 4. 360 calories