A 6-year-old who is brought to the Public Health Clinic Building to receive immunizations for the beginning of school would be properly classified for service as a:
1. patient.
2. child.
3. customer.
4. client.
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The term "client," in modern context, refers to one who is not ill and who is a partner in maintaining wellness.
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When admitting the trauma patient with a diagnosis of pelvic fracture to the intensive care unit, the nurse's initial interventions will focus on
A) respiratory management. B) nutritional support. C) hemorrhage control. D) mobility status.
At a seminar for parents with preschool-age children, the nurse has discussed anticipatory tasks during the preschool years. Which statement by a parent should indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should be worried if my 4-year-old child has an increase in sexual curiosity because this is a sign of sexual abuse." b. "I should expect my 5-year-old to change from a tranquil child to an aggressive child when school starts." c. "I should be concerned if my 4-year-old child starts telling exaggerated stories and has an imaginary playmate, since these could be signs of stress." d. "I should expect my 3-year-old child to have a more stable appetite and an increase in food selections."
A client in her second trimester of pregnancy complains to the nurse of heartburn. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client as a preventive measure?
A) Drink plenty of fluids before bedtime. B) Use extra pillows when sleeping. C) Eat small, frequent meals. D) Eat dry crackers and toast before rising.
It is crucial for the nurse to monitor which laboratory tests when a client is taking acyclovir (Zovirax)?
1. Fasting and postprandial blood glucose 2. White blood count (WBC) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 3. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and complete blood count (CBC) 4. Viral culture and urinalysis