What should a nurse assess when a patient comes from an extended family?
a. Multiple wage earners
b. Three generations living together
c. Children from previous marriages
d. Parents of different ethnic origins
B
The extended family consists of relatives of either spouse who live with the nuclear family. Children, regardless of their parentage, are considered part of the nuclear family.
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The nurse is admitting a client who plays professional football. The nurse assesses vital signs and records the following measurements: 98.6 °F; 48; 10; 88/54. The client says he "feels fine" and denies any symptoms. Which action by the nurse is
1. Notify the health care provider. 2. Encourage fluids. 3. Document the client's vital signs and continue the admission history. 4. Place client in the Trendelenburg position.
For which patient condition or problem are rectal drugs avoided?
a. Fever b. Vomiting c. Diarrhea d. Pregnancy
When conducting a clinical breast examination, the examiner should:
a. forgo the examination if the patient has had a recent mammogram. b. keep the patient's breasts completely cov-ered to respect modesty. c. dim the lights to minimize anxiety. d. inspect both breasts simultaneously.
Which legislation would provide the best protection for whistle-blowing with public companies if the individual was a nongovernment employee?
A) The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 B) The National Labor Relations Act C) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 D) False Claims Act