Some changes over the past several decades that have impacted the healthcare delivery system and the practice of nursing include which of the following?
a. Changes in the patterns of disease
b. Economic changes
c. Population shifts
d. Advances in technology
e. All of the above
E
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The nurse is preparing a young adult, female patient for intravenous pyelogram (IVP). What are the priority actions by the nurse prior to this procedure? Select all that apply
a. Obtain an informed consent prior to the procedure. b. Ask whether the patient has an allergy to shellfish. c. Check laboratory results for serum BUN and creatinine. d. Encourage increased fluid intake prior to the procedure. e. Determine whether the patient has had a barium enema in the past 4 days.
The nurse is assessing an older patient who wakes up during the night. Which finding does the nurse identify as a risk factor for disturbed sleep?
1. Patient has osteoarthritis of both hips 2. Patient ingests one cup of coffee every morning 3. Patient takes antidepressant medication in the morning 4. Patient walks for half an hour before lunch each day
Many variations related to ethnicity are visible in the musculoskeletal system. Mark all that are correct
A) Caucasians have intermediate curves in their femurs B) Asian Americans have denser bones than other races C) Native Americans have an anterior curvature to their femurs D) Polynesian Americans have a posterior curvature to their femurs E) African Americans have straight femurs
A pregnant woman diagnosed with anemia says, "I don't see how I could be anemic. I have been very careful to take iron tablets and to eat a balanced diet." The nurse's most appropriate response is:
a. "Have you had any bleeding that might have caused this?" b. "It is normal to be anemic during pregnancy, so don't worry about it." c. "During pregnancy, the fluid portion of your blood increases, which dilutes your red blood cells." d. "You need additional red blood cells to supply your baby's oxygen needs. Too many of your blood cells are going to your baby."