The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pain due to arthritis. A priority nursing assessment for this client is for symptoms of:
A) Grief.
B) Panic disorder.
C) Bulimia.
D) Depression.
D
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bedrest for several weeks. The nurse takes precaution when assisting the client to the chair due to the risk of
1. Hypotension 2. Hypertension 3. Orthostatic hypertension 4. Orthostatic hypotension
When applying Neuman's health care systems model, the community health nurse assesses a community's sense of responsibility for health. This assessment addresses which of the following?
A) Basic survival abilities B) Normal line of defense C) Flexible line of resistance D) Flexible line of defense
A nurse who works in the transition services department of a large hospital has seen increases in the demand for home health. What trend is known to contribute to recent increases in demand for home health care?
A) Increases in the incidence and severity of infections B) Increases in immigration and urbanization C) Growing numbers of older adults who have chronic diseases D) Growing numbers of Americans who have no health insurance
Advise the patient not to scratch down inside the cast with anything, as this can cause infection to occur
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.