A patient has come to the clinic for a follow-up assessment. Before taking the blood pressure, the nurse should determine if the patient has:
A) Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken
B) Refrained from smoking for at least 8 hours
C) Been NPO for at least 2 hours
D) Avoided drinking coffee for 12 hours before the visit
A
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Early in the first trimester, a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?
a. Eating something with a high-fat content b. Eating dry crackers before getting up c. Eating three well-balanced meals d. Getting rest and taking antiemetics
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
During a well-child visit, the father of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that he is not sure if his son is ready for kindergarten. The boy's birthday is close to the cut-off date, and he has not attended preschool. What is the nurse's best recommendation
a. Start kindergarten. b. Talk to other parents about readiness. c. Perform a developmental screening. d. Postpone kindergarten and go to preschool.
Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to autonomous group members with unstructured tasks from a
a. Directive style. b. Supportive style. c. Participative style. d. Achievement style.