How does CAM relate to the practice of nursing?
A) Nurses should not advocate CAM unless it is prescribed by the physician.
B) Nurses should not advise patients on the use of CAM.
C) Nurses traditionally have used many CAM practices as an integral part of nursing care.
D) Nurses are more knowledgeable about CAM therapies than physicians.
C
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An ultrasound confirms that a 16-year-old girl is pregnant. How does the need for prenatal care and counseling for adolescents different from other age populations?
a. A pregnant adolescent is experiencing two major life transitions at the same time. b. Adolescents who get pregnant are more likely to have other chronic health problems. c. Adolescents are at greater risk for multifetal pregnancies. d. At this age, a pregnant adolescent will accept the nurse's advice.
The patient has a pacemaker with one pacing spike seen on the ECG before every QRS complex. There is no change in the pacemaker rhythm over time, with rest or with activity. The nurse realizes the patient has what type of pacemaker?
1. asynchronous pacing 2. demand pacing 3. dual-chamber pacing 4. atrial single-chamber pacing
The highest level of evidence to support interventions at the end of life is with
A. Opioids for pain control B. Hyocsyamine for respiratory secretions C. Stimulant laxatives for treating constipation D. Opioids for dyspnea
The nurse receives orders on several patients for oral medications. The nurse will question the order on patients with which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. History of asthma and difficulty breathing b. Inability to swallow food c. Decreased level of consciousness d. Use of gastric suction