A nurse is developing a program for pregnant women with diabetes about reducing complications
Which factor would the nurse identify as being most important in helping to reduce the maternal/fetal/neonatal complications associated with pregnancy and diabetes?
A) Stability of the woman's emotional and psychological status
B) Degree of glycemic control achieved during the pregnancy
C) Evaluation of retinopathy by an ophthalmologist
D) Blood urea nitrogen level (BUN. within normal limits
B
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A client is admitted to the emergency room for treatment of a severe laceration. The type of assessment most likely to be performed by the nurse is a(n):
a. comprehensive assessment. c. ongoing assessment. b. focused assessment. d. expansive assessment.
The nurse explains to the student the benefits of home health care. Which are benefits typically associated with this care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Less exposure to iatrogenic risks b. Less chance of becoming confused c. Better management of chronic conditions d. Better reimbursement from Medicare e. Patient remains in control of environment
Which behavior of a health care provider exemplifies culturally competent care?
1. Delivering care that demonstrates understanding and application to the patient's situation 2. Speaking the patient's language 3. Understanding some health traditions of the patient 4. Knowledgeable of the patient's cultural background
A patient who is severely brain damaged has decerebrate posturing with extended extremities. In which area of the brain should the nurse suspect the patient has sustained damage?
a. Cerebrum b. Brain stem c. Cerebellum d. Hypothalamus