The nurse is providing care for a number of patients who are receiving treatment for health problems that have a respiratory etiology. Which of the following patients is most likely to benefit from the administration of a PO or IV diuretic?
A) A patient who presents with a barrel chest
B) A patient who has crackles on auscultation
C) A patient who has a sibilant wheeze
D) A patient who has recently complained of chest pain
B
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A patient is ordered to receive insulin lispro at mealtimes. The nurse will instruct this patient to administer the medication at which time?
a. 5 minutes before eating b. 15 minutes after eating c. 30 minutes before eating d. 10 minutes after eating
Rote lecture of material to a class of nursing students prior to use of the information is considered what content category of education?
A) Cognitive content B) Psychomotor content C) Application of content D) Development of content
When attempting to locate recent lab results, the student notices that each department has a separate section in the client's chart. This type of documentation system is called which of the following?
1. Source-oriented record 2. Problem-oriented record 3. Case management 4. Focus charting
What are issues surrounding the shifting of healthcare coverage from the private sector to the public sector, and now back to the private sector? Select all that apply
1. Technology has exploded. 2. Soaring cost of health care 3. Blindly covering costs of services 4. Families being left bankrupt 5. Improvement in care quality