The nurse explains to a pregnant AIDS patient that her baby will be treated with antiretroviral drugs for ____________________ weeks after birth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The muscle tissue cells that are nonstriated and appear in the viscera or internal organs, such as the walls of the intestines, are
a. skeletal. b. glial. c. smooth. d. fibrous.
The patient has had throat surgery and has a tracheal tube in place. The nurse assesses that suctioning is necessary when the patient:
1. becomes restless and has increases in vital signs. 2. has decreased peak airway pressure. 3. shows diaphoresis. 4. is coughing frothy mucus.
Why is communication important to the "assessing" step of the nursing process?
A) The major focus of assessing is to gather information. B) Assessing is primarily focused on physical findings. C) Assessing involves only nonverbal cues. D) Written information is rarely used in assessment.
The nurse would like to admit a client to home health care, but is worried about insurance reimbursement. What client action is causing the nurse to question if home care can be prescribed for this client?
1. Lives with a spouse 2. Needs skilled care 3. Needs intermittent care 4. Drives a car for trips to the barber