When left out in the cold, a lower-than-normal body temperature (hypothermia) can occur
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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An older woman has diabetes mellitus. Which patient assessment validates the nurse's conclusion that she is in the foreground perspective of the shifting perspectives model of chronic illness?
a. Has an amputation of two toes. b. Lives at home with her husband. c. Frequently self-checks her blood sugar. d. Changes the battery in her glucometer.
Which is true about the measure of a data set's range?
a. It is an average score. b. It is calculated using central scores. c. It is determined only for interval level data. d. It is sensitive to outliers in a data set.
A parent is admitted to a chemical dependency treatment unit. The patient's spouse and adolescent children attend a family session. Which initial assessment question should the nurse ask of family members?
a. "What changes are most important to you?" b. "How are feelings expressed in your family?" c. "What types of family education would benefit your family?" d. "Can you identify a long-term goal for improved functioning?"
A fellow nurse was confronted by the pharmacist about a medication error that was detected in the automated dispensing device
The medication administered to a client receiving palliative care may have caused an earlier death since the medication significantly decreases the client's respiratory rate when given at the administered dose. Which of the following statements by the nurse displays the use of rationalization? A) "Thank you for pointing this error out. I will fill out an incident report immediately." B) "Please don't tell my supervisor. She will put me on probation if she knows this information." C) "I didn't think I needed to disclose this error since the patient is going to die anyway." D) "Are you sure I made this error? I can't recall this incident."