While reviewing a newborn's medical record, the nurse notes that the chest x-ray shows a ground glass pattern. The nurse interprets this as indicative of:
A) Respiratory distress syndrome
B) Transient tachypnea of the newborn
C) Asphyxia
D) Persistent pulmonary hypertension
A
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Which statement indicates the psychiatric–mental health nurse understands the basic principles of symbolic interactionism in working with clients?
1. "Clients with mental disorders are unlikely to understand the personal meaning of their experiences." 2. "I try to avoid interventions that ignore the personal meaning of experiences to my clients." 3. "Clients with altered brain chemistry need frequent reassurance that they should not worry about their condition." 4. "After my first year of working in mental health, I was able to develop standardized interventions for clients with the same diagnoses."
You are caring for a 65-year-old male patient admitted to your medical unit 72 hours ago with pyloric stenosis. A nasogastric tube placed upon admission has been on low intermittent suction ever since
Upon review of the morning's blood work, you notice that the patient's potassium is below reference range. You should recognize that the patient may be at risk for what imbalance? A) Hypercalcemia B) Metabolic acidosis C) Metabolic alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis
A patient has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that is not large enough to be treated surgically. What is the most important teaching for the nurse to provide this patient on discharge?
1. Information about smoking cessation 2. Information on how to monitor radial pulses 3. Need for frequent blood pressure measurements in both arms 4. Need to eat a very low-fat diet
What does the statement "Nursing is the study of caring for persons experiencing
human-environment-health transitions" mean for nursing? A) It represents the most common pattern of knowing for nursing. B) It reflects the theoretical perspective of nursing. C) It is a summary of the metaparadigms that make up nursing. D) It is the focal definition for the nursing profession.