Persons with heart and respiratory disorders usually breathe easier in which position?
a. Fowler's position
b. The supine position
c. The dorsal recumbent position
d. Sims' position
A
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After receiving a change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. The patient who has multiple black wounds on the feet and ankles b. The newly admitted patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer on the coccyx c. The patient who has been receiving chemotherapy and has a temperature of 102° F d. The patient who needs to be medicated with multiple analgesics before a scheduled dressing change
Why must the nurse always know the laws concerning nursing in the state where the nurse is employed? Select all that apply
A. Because the nurse is required to practice consistent with such laws. B. Because the nurse may be sued at any time for any reason. C. Because the nurse may be terminated by the agency if the law is not upheld. D. Because the nurse may have to quote the law to clients to explain nursing procedures. E. Because it will protect the agency from lawsuits brought by unhappy clients. F. Because it will protect the rights of both the nurses giving care and their clients.
After completing an assessment, the nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis Decisional Conflict related to unclear personal values as evidenced by vacillating between alternate choices
The nurse will be able to choose intervention strategies based on this diagnostic statement because interventions should be directed at what? A) Ameliorating the related factors of the diagnosis B) Identifying the defining characteristics of the diagnosis C) Identifying wise decisions for the client D) Giving sound advice to the client
The family of a client are excited by the potential benefits of deep brain stimulation. This client is likely being treated for which of the following?
A) End-stage Parkinson's disease B) Catatonia C) Brain cancer–induced dementia D) Paranoid schizophrenia