While conducting an assessment of a patient, the nurse recognizes that the initial step is:
a. a body systems review.
b. the nursing health history.
c. biographical data.
d. the present illness.
B
The nursing health history is the initial step in the assessment process.
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a. B. b. C. c. D. d. K.
Ancient civilizations were more focused on promoting health than the civilizations of today
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client is prescribed piperacillin tazobactam 4.5 grams every 6 hours. The medication vial states to reconstitute the medication with 10 mL of diluent for 2 gram of medication to yield 2 grams/10 mL
How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide the client for each dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
A client is scheduled for thyroidectomy as part of his treatment for thyroid cancer. Which of the following aspects of care will be conducted in the receiving room of the operating department?
A) Preoperative medications are administered. B) The client is intubated and anesthetized. C) The client education process is begun. D) The client is assessed for suitability as a surgical candidate.