The abnormal process in which aspects of the social, physical, emotional, or intellectual function of a person are diminished or impaired is called
1. health.
2. illness.
3. recovery.
4. homeostasis.
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Definition of illness
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Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma?
a. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull. b. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum. c. Bleeding is generally arterial, and brain compression occurs rapidly. d. The hematoma commonly occurs in the parietotemporal region.
A patient is diagnosed with transport shock because of carbon dioxide poisoning. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. pulmonary congestion and rales 2. loss of memory and neurologic dysfunction 3. cough and hemoptysis 4. bradycardia and hypothermia
A nurse has assessed that a patient's condition is worsening. The nurse is telephoning the primary care provider and providing an SBAR report about the patient and her condition
What would be important for the nurse to document? (Select all that apply.) A) The time B) Information from the previous shift C) The information received D) Specialists to whom the patient is referred E) The name of the provider
Nursing theorists and nurses in practice
A. Are interested in related but different phenomena. B. Do not see nursing in the same context. C. Think and work with the same phenomena. D. Require the same knowledge and skills.