Although some people with chronic illness assume what might be called a "sick role" identity, most do not consider themselves to be sick or ill and try to live as normal a life as possible
What event is most likely to cause an individual who has a chronic illness to begin thinking of himself or herself as being disabled?
A) Referral to a medical specialist or a clinical nurse specialist
B) Involvement of family members or close friends in the planning of care
C) Decreased ability to perform activities of daily living
D) Qualifying for Medicare or Medicaid
C
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The nurse assesses a patient with cholecystitis. Which pain description is typical of biliary colic?
a. Substernal, radiating to the left shoulder and arm b. Epigastric, radiating to the back c. Right upper abdomen, radiating to the back or right shoulder d. Left upper abdomen, radiating to the jaw and neck
Case managers are being used by medical facilities and insurance companies at an increasing rate. They are to assist the client in their healthcare without sacrificing needs but still remain within the guidelines of the insurance companies
a. Do you see case managers as beneficial if they have 10 to 20 clients and they address each of their needs by the sickest, most complicated, most needy, then someone who is in need of short-term assistance? b. Can the case managers be at a disadvantage when the insurance companies do not agree with the physician on the client's need for placement or care? Explain. c. Do you foresee an increase in use of case managers with the changes in healthcare in your local area?
An elderly client taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for gout pain is admitted to the hospital with altered mental status. As the nurse reviews drug use, the client's condition is anticipated because of:
a. naproxen. c. sulfinpyrazone. b. sulindac. d. indomethacin.
True postterm pregnancies are frequently associated with placental changes that cause a decrease in the uterine-placental-fetal circulation
Complications related to alternations in placenta functioning include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased fetal oxygenation 2. Increased placental blood supply 3. Reduced nutritional supply 4. Macrosomia 5. Risk of shoulder dystocia