The functional health pattern assessment data states: "Eats three meals a day and is of normal weight for height." The nurse should draw which of the following conclusions about this data?
A. Client has an actual health problem
B. Client has a wellness diagnosis
C. Collaborative health problem needs to be written
D. Possible nursing diagnosis exists
E. Specific questions about the diet should be asked next
Ans: B. Client has a wellness diagnosis
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a. elevated central venous pressure (CVP), increased heart rate, and elevated pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). b. elevated CVP, decreased heart rate, and elevated PAP. c. normal CVP, decreased heart rate, and normal PAP. d. decreased CVP, increased heart rate, and decreased PAP.
A nurse is using an IV port when administering medication to a client. Which of the following methods of IV administration has the greatest potential to cause life-threatening changes?
A) Bolus administration B) Electronic infusion C) Continuous administration D) Secondary administration
A nurse educator is talking to a student about how to deal with an ethical dilemma in practice. Which does the nurse educator explain to the student as important regarding actions during an ethical dilemma?
A) Examining all conflicts in the situation. B) Investigating all aspects of the situation. C) Relying on nursing judgment. D) Making a decision based on the policy of the agency.
Which statements by the nurse indicate a good understanding of patient education/teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Patient education is a standard for professional nursing practice." b. "Patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice." c. "Patient education is an essential component of safe, patient-centered care." d. "Patient education is not effective with children." e. "Patient teaching can increase health care costs." f. "Patient teaching should be documented in the chart."