The patient is about to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose a soft tissue abnormality of the lower leg. About which finding should the nurse immediately notify the healthcare provider?
A. The patient has a concern about what will be found on the MRI.
B. The patient has a history of hypertension.
C. The patient has a pacemaker.
D. The patient did not eat breakfast due to earlier nausea.
Answer: C
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The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily. The nurse assesses this behavior as __________
ANS:
Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process. The nurse is responsible for:
a. monitoring patient responses. b. carrying out the physician's plan of care. c. providing all interventions. d. preventing interference from other disciplines.
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant using the Denver Developmental Screening test. The test shows that the infant is delayed in gross motor development
What activities can the nurse implement to help the child attain appropriate developmental levels? A) Pull the child to a sitting position and prop the child in a sitting position. B) Encourage the child to hold a rattle or play patty-cake. C) Talk to the child and play music. D) Encourage the child to stand.
The nurse outlines the benefits of the utilization of a home health aide for his or her ability to assist a home-bound client with (select all that apply):
1. bathing. 2. doing laundry. 3. shopping for groceries. 4. administering medication. 5. ambulating.