A nurse is assigned to care for an African American child in a local healthcare facility. Which problem should the nurse identify that may be seen in African American children?
A) Lactose enzyme deficiency
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) Chemical abuse problems
D) Gastrointestinal diseases
A
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The nurse is teaching a group of students the various historical explanations of mental illness. Which statement by the students indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching regarding the era of magico-religious explanations?
1. "The insane were believed to be divinely inspired and care was generally benevolent and kindly." 2. "Mental illnesses were caused by imbalances in body humors: blood, bile, and phlegm." 3. "Mental and physical illness were the result of superhuman forces that inflicted suffering." 4. "Mental illnesses were influenced by the moon; hence, the term lunacy."
Which of these symptoms is associated with left-sided heart failure?
a. increased sputum production c. increased blood pressure b. cyanosis d. edema of the ankles and lower legs
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patient's oxygen saturation is below normal. What abnormal respiratory process does this demonstrate?
A) changes in the alveolar-capillary membrane and diffusion B) alterations in the structures of the ribs and diaphragm C) rapid decreases in atmospheric and intrapulmonic pressures D) lower-than-normal concentrations of environmental oxygen
You are in the process of admitting a multiparous woman to labor and delivery from the triage area. One hour ago her vaginal exam was 4/70/0
While completing your review of her prenatal record and completing the admission questionnaire, she tells you she has an urge to have a bowel movement and feels like pushing. Your priority nursing intervention is to:a. Reassure the patient and rapidly complete the admission.b. Assist your patient to the bathroom to have a bowel movement.c. Assess the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions.d. Perform a vaginal exam.