Which of the following patients would a nurse determine to be at the greatest risk for quinidine toxicity?
A) A 30-year-old pregnant woman
B) A 44-year-old man diagnosed with cardiac insufficiency
C) A 50-year-old woman with myasthenia gravis
D) A 55-year-old man diagnosed with complete heart block
B
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What action performed by the nurse directly resulted from the contribution made by Linda Richards?
1. Using an antiseptic before administering an injection 2. Exploring the psychosocial needs of the patient 3. Documenting patient care in the medical record 4. Listening to a patient describe his or her condition
A client has developed a nosocomial cystitis. Which of these organisms MOST commonly causes cystitis?
a. Candida albicans c. Escherichia coli b. Clostridium d. Streptococcus aureus
The study of genomics and the use of a genogram are playing a larger role in personalizing a patient's plan of care. How are genomics and the use of a genogram helpful in personalizing a patient plan of care?
Select all that apply. a. Assists in identifying at-risk individuals for certain conditions enabling better preventative care b. Helps to more accurately detect illness, even before symptoms appear c. Provides understanding of how people may respond differently to certain drugs and treatments d. Increases the trust a patient and family have in the healthcare professionals
A nurse is interviewing a 12-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with depression. The client's depression was triggered by the death of his father 2 years ago. The nurse interprets which comment made by the boy as reflecting egocentrism?
A) "If I hadn't yelled at my dad and told him to go away, he never would have died." B) "I'm still sad because my dad died a couple of years ago." C) "I think I'm just experiencing normal grieving." D) "My father was the best friend I ever had; I still can't believe he's gone for good."