Upon entering the examination room, a nurse observes that the patient is leaning forward with arms supporting body weight. The nurse would most likely suspect which of the following?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Heart failure
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) System lupus erythematosus
C
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The mother asks the nurse for a steroid cream to put on her infant's diaper rash. What teaching will the nurse provide the mother? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Topical corticosteroids are very effective treatment for diaper rash." B) "Topical corticosteroid application should not be occluded with a diaper." C) "Topical corticosteroids should not be applied to open lesions." D) "Use of topical corticosteroids should be limited in children." E) "Topical corticosteroids should be applied in a thick coat to the rash."
The court found a nurse manager liable for failure to warn. Which option reflects a failure to warn scenario?
1. The nurse manager did not advise a newly hired nurse that continuing education was an annual requirement for promotion. 2. The nurse manager did not notify the physician regarding worsening of a patient's respiratory status. 3. The nurse manager did not tell a potential employer that a former employee was asked to resign for incompetence. 4. The nurse manager did not adequately supervise a newly hired nurse who had not practiced nursing in five years.
A resident is blind. To gain the person's attention, you need to:
a. Approach the person from behind b. Lightly touch the person's arm c. Pet the person's guide dog d. Identify yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room
A patient with schizophrenia is managing his illness with the antipsychotic Clozaril (clozapine)
During his clinic visit he complains of not feeling rested during the day. As the nurse seeing patients on an outpatient basis, you would encourage the patient to do which of the following? A) Take a nap during the day B) Take his dose of Clozaril at bedtime C) Take his medication as soon as awakens in the morning D) Consult with the psychiatrist to modify his medicines