If a patient tells you that she is leaving the health care facility immediately because she is upset, you should
A) call the physician and obtain a discharge order.
B) inform the nurse immediately.
C) let the patient leave.
D) get a paper signed by the family.
B
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The nurse administering IM injections to an older patient should remember that an older patient has:
A) Less subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient B) More subcutaneous tissue and less muscle mass than a younger patient C) Less subcutaneous tissue and more muscle mass than a younger patient D) More subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient
The nurse is interviewing a primigravida client who is 17 weeks pregnant. During the data collection the client reports she has not felt the baby move yet. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "We will listen for the heartbeat today." 2. "You need an ultrasound." 3. "Fetal movement may not be felt until the 18th week." 4. "Do you have reason to believe your baby is not ok?"
The most appropriate expected patient outcome for the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge about post-MI self-care would be:
A) Relief of angina B) Less anxiety C) Maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion D) Adherence to self-care program
Which is a sign or symptom of gonorrhea?
a. Painful, blister-like sores b. Discharge from the vagina, urethra, or rectum c. Warts on the external genitalia d. There are typically no signs or symptoms of gonorrhea.