Mrs. Black, a 65-year-old widow, is admitted to the medical floor with an exacerbation of her congestive heart failure (CHF). She has been on this unit before, but the CHF is worse now than it was on previous admissions
You know that besides her physical situation, Mrs. Black is also at risk for:
A) Depression
B) Schizophrenia
C) Delusions
D) Borderline personality disorder
A
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Which of the following is the best example of the nurse's fiscal responsibility to the patient?
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The 22-year-old client is scheduled for her first gynecologic examination. What can the nurse do to make the client more comfortable during this exam? (Select all that apply.)
A. Have a female physician perform the exam B. Show the client what the speculum looks like C. Reduce her fear by not telling the client what the exam involves D. Ask the client why she has delayed her first Pap this long E. Provide a mirror for the client
A hospital utilizes the SOAP method of charting. Within this model, which of the nurse's following statements would appear at the beginning of a charting entry?
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