During assessment, the client frequently refers to her Native American heritage. The nurse assesses that this heritage is a strong part of which of the following?
A) Client's self-esteem
B) Client's role performance
C) Client's personal identity
D) Client's body image
C
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A) A 23-year-old male who has diabetes B) A 36-year-old female who has diabetes C) A 42-year-old male who has advanced arteriosclerosis D) A 71-year-old female who has advanced arteriosclerosis
Admission vital signs for the mechanically ventilated patient in the neurosurgery intensive care unit are heart rate: 68 beats per minute, blood pressure: 110/82, and respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute
Which of the following statements reflect an accurate understanding of the patient's current pain experience by the nurse? 1. The vital signs are normal; the patient is not experiencing pain. 2. The vital signs reflect a sympathetic nervous system response to pain. 3. Further assessment to determine the presence of pain is indicated. 4. Mechanically ventilated patients are not alert enough to experience pain.
A woman has severe IBS and takes hyoscyamine sulfate (Levsin), simethicone (Phazyme), and a TCA. She reports having continued severe diarrhea. The primary care NP should:
a. order diphenoxylate (Lomotil). b. prescribe alosetron after ruling out pregnancy. c. refer her to a gastroenterologist for endoscopy. d. increase the fiber in her diet to 30 g per day.
A client who has anorexia nervosa reports that she has been eating a healthy diet and no longer has protein calorie malnutrition. Which lab value would best confirm this client's report?
a. Blood glucose b. Serum albumin c. Prealbumin d. Serum cholesterol