When assessing a patient with the complaint of hypertension, the nurse will inquire if the patient routinely takes:
a. vitamins.
b. cold remedies.
c. laxatives.
d. antacids.
B
Cold remedies cause vasoconstriction and increase blood pressure.
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A fifth grade teacher is concerned that one of his students is at risk for violent behavior. Which signs will the school nurse advise him to be aware of? (Select all that apply.)
a. Enjoys contact sports b. Engages in risk-taking behaviors c. Frequent angry outbursts d. Threatens classmates e. Isolates self from others f. Damages school property
A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?
a. Investigating the educational credentials and experience of the staff b. Hiring more registered nurses and assistive personnel c. Comparing this unit's records with similar units in the hospital d. Researching alternative staffing patterns and the effects of shift work
The outcome statement "Patients will experience a ten percent reduction in urinary tract infections as a result of enhanced staff training related to catheterization and prompted voiding" is:
a. Physician-sensitive and nonmeasurable. b. Measurable and nursing-sensitive. c. Precise, measurable, and physician-sensitive. d. Patient care–centered and nonmeasurable.
The impact of World War I on public health nursing included which of the following? Select all that apply:
1. Many communicable diseases were eradicated. 2. The depletion of the ranks of public health nurses to the war. 3. The feeling that the greatest patriotic duty was to stay at home. 4. Inadequate funding was the major obstacle to extending nursing services in the community.