Which of the following signs would indicate a fluid deficit?
A) Acute weight loss and increase in blood pressure.
B) Tachycardia, acute loss of body weight, weakness, and dry mucous membranes.
C) Physical weakness, weight gain, bradycardia, and decreased urine output.
D) Dry fissured tongue, rapid respirations, weight gain, and confusion or delirium.
Answer: B) Tachycardia, acute loss of body weight, weakness, and dry mucous membranes.
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The nurse later finds the client sobbing. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? A) "What did the healthcare provider tell you about the biopsy?" B) "You seem upset. Do you want to talk to me about the test results?" C) "Why are you crying with such good news?" D) "The term 'negative' in this case is good!"
A woman comes into the emergency department stating she was raped the day before, and requests emergency contraception. She states that she is in the middle of her cycle. The nurse knows that:
1. This patient has waited too long before coming to the emergency department. 2. The patient will have to wait 5 days before she can have emergency contraception. 3. The patient can receive emergency contraception up to 72 hours after the intercourse. 4. The patient will have to wait and see whether she misses a period.
The event that had the most profound influence in changing practical/vocational nursing was the
a. depression of the 1930s, when nurses worked for room and board in lieu of salary. b. post–World War II movement of practical/vocational nurses into hospital positions. c. American Medical Association (AMA) proposal to develop registered care technicians as new health care workers. d. first computer-adaptive test for practical/vocational nursing graduates.
A client tells the nurse that she has difficulty accessing health care. List the reasons for this client's inability to access health care. (Select all that apply.)
1. Availability 2. Accessibility 3. Accommodation 4. Affordability 5. Acceptability 6. Achievement