The nurse has noticed there seems to be an increase in the numbers of patients being admitted to the home care service with a diagnosis of lung cancer. To verify this assumption, the best data source to use would be
A) interview data.
B) participant observations.
C) constructed surveys.
D) existing data such as charts and/or other documents.
D
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A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is assisting in developing a nursing care plan for a patient in shock. Which nursing diagnosis should be included?
a. Increased cardiac output, related to hypertension b. Increased cardiac output, related to hypo-tension c. Decreased cardiac output, related to hy-povolemia d. Decreased cardiac output, related to hypertension
A 77-year-old female patient who is recovering in the hospital from a total knee replacement has rung her call bell and told the nurse that she needs pain medication. When assessing the patient's pain, what principle should the nurse bear in mind?
A) Older adults tend to have a blunted pain sensation, so complaints should be followed-up promptly. B) Older adults frequently confuse pain with other tactile sensations. C) Pain in older adults is often unrelated to physical harm or pathophysiological processes. D) The sensation of pain increases with age, so older adults typically feel more pain for a longer period than younger patients.
A child needs to have an intravenous access line inserted in the scalp. The child is fearful and actively thrashing around. What type of restraint would be most appropriate?
a. Mummy c. Jacket b. Elbow d. Hand
Which client response to Bernstein's test would confirm the diagnosis of esophagitis?
A. The client reports dysphagia during the test. B. The client reports heartburn during the test. C. The client reports no symptoms during the test. D. The client reports painful swallowing during the test.