The following information is best placed in which category?
“The patient was treated for an asthma exacerbation in the hospital last year; the patient has never been intubated.”
A) Adult illnesses
B) Surgeries
C) Obstetrics/gynecology
D) Psychiatric
A) Adult illnesses
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Intentional behaviors to circumvent illness, detect it early, and maintain the best possible level of mental and physiologic function within the boundaries of illness describe:
a. health promotion. b. self-actualization. c. health protection. d. self-transcendence.
A newly admitted client is angry because nursing staff continue to ask the same questions. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "In order to make sure all of your information is complete, I need to ask these questions." 2. "You're right. Let me know if there's anything you need right now." 3. "I'll be done shortly, just give me a few more minutes." 4. "You shouldn't be upset. We're only doing our jobs."
When possible, drug therapy is postponed until after pregnancy and lactation. However, certain acute and chronic conditions must be managed during pregnancy, including
1. epilepsy. 2. serious cystic acne. 3. sexually transmitted infections. 4. gestational diabetes. 5. hypertension.
Which of the following individuals is at risk for developing osteoporosis?
a. A 55-year-old man who is on a low dose of oral prednisone every day because of rheumatoid arthritis b. A 40-year-old woman who works as a secretary c. A 60-year-old woman who walks three miles a day d. A 50-year-old man who works as a mason