Recognizing the stages of an infection assists the nurse in identifying the progression of an infection. What is the nonspecific to specific symptom stage of an infection?
a. Convalescent
b. Illness
c. Prodromal
d. Incubation
ANS: C
The prodromal stage progresses from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific signs and symptoms.
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1. Bright red lochia with a 1 inch by 4 inch stain on the peripad last changed four hours ago 2. Breasts are enlarged and firm to touch. 3. Client is tearful one minute and laughing the next. 4. 2+ reflexes
What nursing intervention should be planned to minimize the stress and anxiety of hospitalization?
A) Demonstrate staff competence by using multiple nurses for care. B) Let the client make the majority of decisions about the plan of care. C) Control the environment of healing. D) Explain all procedures in detail before performing them.
To floss teeth, the floss is moved:
a. Left to right b. Right to left c. Up and down d. Side to side
One of the most significant qualities of an effective nurse leader who would be successful in shaping the profession toward a preferred future includes:
A. Using a collaborative and transformational leadership style B. Following the methods that have been successful in the past and not using new ones C. Advocating for all nurses so they do not have to cross-train themselves in other specialties D. Developing a formula-based staffing process that enforces equal staffing for every unit