The nurse is planning the care of a patient who has a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. As part of this patient's early discharge planning, the nurse is identifying goals for self-care in collaboration with the patient
Which of the following goals is the most likely priority?
A) The patient will plan a nutritionally balanced diet.
B) The patient will abstain from drinking alcohol.
C) The patient will demonstrate the correct technique for blood glucose testing.
D) The patient will demonstrate aseptic technique of a dressing change.
B
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A. Blistering: heat-related B. Exanthema: an eruption C. Pustular: contagious D. Urticarial: round patches
When describing genetic disorders to a group of childbearing couples, the nurse would identify which as an example of an autosomal dominant inheritance disorder?
A) Huntington's disease B) Sickle cell disease C) Phenylketonuria D) Cystic fibrosis
A 72-year-old patient is on hormone therapy (HT). What should the nurse suggest for the patient?
a. Semiweekly douche to wash out cervical debris b. Liver function assessment annually c. Mammogram biannually d. Pap smear annually
The decision to transport an acutely ill child immediately or remain at the scene to perform additional interventions is LEAST dependent on:
A) the child's age and fear level. B) transport time to the hospital. C) expected benefits of treatment. D) your EMS system's regulations.