The most qualified person to determine the presence and severity of the patient's pain is the
A) critical care nurse.
B) family member.
C) patient.
D) physician.
C
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While a patient with SIADH is receiving hypertonic saline, the nurse assesses for signs that the saline must be stopped. These signs would include
a. decreased CVP and decreased PAP. c. hypotension and wheezing. b. bradycardia and thirst. d. hypertension and lung crackles.
After teaching the mother about follow-up immunizations for her daughter, who received varicella vaccine at age 14 months, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the mother states that a follow-up dose should be given at which
time? A) When the child is 20 to 36 months of age B) When the child is 4 to 6 years of age C) When the child is 11 to 12 years of age D) When the child is 13 to 15 years of age
Healthcare entities, as well as their business associates, must notify individuals whose health information is breached within 60 days of that breach
In which of the following cases does the entity not have to notify the individual whose information has been breached? 1. If data are anonymous 2. If data are encrypted 3. If data are misplaced in setting 4. If data are lab results
The nurse is monitoring a client who has had gastric surgery for manifestations of dumping syndrome. The nurse should be particularly watchful for the early manifestation of
a. hypertension. b. pain. c. tenesmus. d. vertigo.