Tissues are injured, but the skin is not broken. This is:
a. A contusion
b. An abrasion
c. A laceration
d. A closed wound
D
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A nurse is working with an overweight pediatric client. Of the six diseases targeted by the Strategic Plan to Reduce and Ultimately Eliminate Health Disparities (National Institutes of Health, 2002), which ones would the nurse need to be aware of as
having roots in pediatric obesity? (Select all that apply.) 1. Asthma 2. Diabetes 3. Infant mortality 4. Cardiovascular disease
Which quality improvement initiatives would help the health care organization meet Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) goals? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The amount of material opened and wasted for surgical procedures will drop by 25 percent this fiscal year. 2. The number of nurses who hold a bachelor's degree will increase by 10 percent this year. 3. Wait times in the emergency department will decrease by 15 percent this year. 4. Employee absences will drop by 10 percent this year. 5. Fewer than 5 percent of clients will report inadequate pain control while hospitalized.
A client is complaining of problems with constipation. What dietary suggestion can the nurse inform the client may help facilitate the passage of stool?
A) Increase the carbohydrate content of the diet. B) Increase dietary fat consumption. C) Increase dietary protein such as lean meats. D) Increase dietary fiber.
The nurse plans to complete a physical examination of an alert, older patient. Which adaptations to the examination technique should the nurse include?
a. Avoid the use of touch as much as possible. b. Use slightly more pressure for palpation of the liver. c. Speak softly and slowly when talking with the patient. d. Organize the sequence to minimize the position changes.