What does posturing indicate?
Patient's inability to control his movements, usually due to some degree of brain damage.
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The nurse recognizes that clients admitted to the unit are associated with nationwide demographic trends. Which statement supports this observation?
1. Diabetes is most prevalent in the Caucasian community. 2. Hispanic patients have a greater incidence of obesity. 3. African-American patients have a lower incidence of hypertension. 4. Caucasians are more likely than African Americans to have limitations with ADLs when chronically ill.
The nurse is assessing a patient on IV phenytoin (Dilantin). Which assessment finding is the nurse concerned with?
a. BP 138/86 b. Frequent hiccups c. Irregular apical pulse d. Nausea and vomiting
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be considered a priority for the client with peptic ulcer disease?
A. Acute Pain B. Ineffective Coping C. Potential for Metabolic Alkalosis D. Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management
A new graduate nurse is setting career goals. The nurse has decided to work in the operating room of a county hospital for three years while pursuing a degree as an advanced practice nurse. Which type of goal is this?
a. long-term c. initial b. intermediate d. short-term