The jugular venous pressure (JVP) is measured at the sternal angle of Louis. At which rib is the sternal angle of Louis located?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fifth
B
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The nursing instructor is discussing holistic health care with her nursing students. The instructor talks about the different factors the nurse must consider when creating a holistic plan of care. What are these factors? (Mark all that apply.)
A) The patient's physical environment B) The patient's developmental life stage C) The patient's emotional context D) The patient's conceptual integration of life E) The patient's physiologic health condition
A patient learns that a small bowel obstruction was caused by an appendectomy five years ago. The nurse realizes that this obstruction was most likely caused by what health problem?
1. an untreated infection of the appendix 2. adhesions 3. undiagnosed femoral hernia 4. umbilical hernia
A 15-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction. He underwent surgery and was experiencing postoperative pain
The nurse caring for him had recently read a research article in which a study had been done with neonatal patients and the use of therapeutic touch to assist with pain control. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to consider in this case when applying research to clinical practice? A. Patient gender B. Patient preference C. Stage of patient growth and development D. Physician orders