When assessing the respiratory system of an older person, which of the following is the least essential to ask during history taking?
a. use of tobacco products
b. feelings of shortness of breath
c. exposure to environmental toxins
d. all are important to ask about
D
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Which indicates the most important factor in whether a conflict will be perceived or felt between two nurses? The parties involved:
1. Know and trust each other. 2. Are on the same job level. 3. Have the same values and beliefs. 4. Perform the same roles.
A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the nurse-patient relationship differs from other interpersonal relationships. Which is the best explanation? "The focus:
a. is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, but solutions are implemented by the patient." b. shifts from nurse to patient as the relationship develops. Advice is given by both and solutions implemented." c. is creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with growth and satisfaction of the other." d. of the relationship is socialization. Mutual needs are met and feelings are shared openly."
To obtain information about a patient's major modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease, which question should the nurse ask?
A) "How much alcohol do you drink?" B) "Do you have sleep apnea?" C) "Do you smoke cigarettes?" D) "Do you suffer from depression?"