Which characteristic should a nurse recognize as diagnostic of rheumatoid arthritis?
a. Absence of pain
b. Symmetric bilateral joint swelling
c. Evening stiffness that improves with ac-tivity
d. Increased appetite
B
Symmetric bilateral joint swelling is a classic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis.
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A student nurse was discussing the confidentiality of a patient's medical records. The student's comments demonstrated a clear understanding of the subject until he or she said:
1. "The patient has the right to request a copy of her chart." 2. "A patient's chart is considered confidential and may only be accessed by health-care workers providing care to the patient." 3. "The chart does not belong to the patient, but is the property of the hospital or of the physician in a clinic setting." 4. "Under no circumstances should a copy of a patient's chart be given to the patient's insurance company."
Which of the following is not a type of reliability?
A. test-retest B. split-half C. content D. internal consistency
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't ask any questions."
The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying? a. Manager b. Patient educator c. Patient advocate d. Clinical nurse specialist
The nurse has provided instruction to the client concerning the use of the sitz bath. After the instruction the nurse is evaluating the client's understanding of the education. Which findings indicate the need for further instruction?
Select all that apply. A) The client uses cool water for the treatment. B) The client heats the water to a temperature between 115 and 120 degrees. C) The client reports that the treatment will take approximately 20 minutes. D) The client explains to the nurse that the treatment will result in a reduction of discomfort for her hemorrhoids as a result of vessel constriction. E) The client reports the treatment will promote circulation to the problem area.