Critically thinking nurses must develop which of the following specific attitudes or traits? Select all that apply
__________ Independence
__________ Egocentricity
__________ Intellectual humility
__________ Fair-mindedness
__________ Acceptance of rituals
__________ Perseverance
__________ Confidence
Independence; intellectual humility; fair-mindedness; perseverance; confidence
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A patient, age 69, has emphysema. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of a "barrel chest." What does this pathology result from?
a. An increase in the lateromedial area from hypertrophy of mucous glands in the bronchi b. An increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation of the alveoli c. A decrease in anteroposterior diameter caused by chronic dilation of the bronchi d. A widening of the sternocostal area secondary to chronic constriction of smooth muscles in the airways leading to bronchospasms
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's
progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nurs-ing process do these actions illustrate? a. Nursing diagnosis b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation
A patient is scheduled to have an endometrial biopsy. After the nurse provides education concerning the test, which patient statement indicates an understanding of the procedure?
1. "I may need a strong pain medication for the first several days after the test." 2. "I may not have a regular menstrual cycle for 3 to 6 months after the test." 3. "If I have bleeding after the procedure I can use junior-size tampons." 4. "I should avoid sexual intercourse in the days following the procedure."
Which of the following is most frequently the cause of precocious puberty in females?
a. idiopathic c. trauma b. central nervous system lesions d. pituitary malfunction