Which findings would the nurse expect in a patient with acute pancreatitis?
a. Temperature greater than 102° F (40° C)
b. Blood pressure (systolic) greater than 130 mm Hg
c. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
d. Abdominal pain that increases with lying down
D
This pain is usually decreased by flexing the trunk, by leaning forward from a sitting position, or by assuming the fetal position. It is increased by eating or lying down. Low-grade fever may be present.
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The informatics nurse is drafting a proposal to support the implementation of connected health for a large hospital. What should the nurse identify as advantages of this delivery system? Select all that apply.
A) Reduces readmission rates B) Improves health outcomes C) Provides clinical support D) Overcomes geographical barriers E) Uses various type of information and communication technologies
The leadership team is examining ways to protect electronic heath information in the event of a disaster. On what should this team focus? Select all that apply.
A) Ensuring that all patient care information is available in hardcopy B) Safeguarding business continuity by protection of healthcare data C) Supporting patient care by providing continual access to patient information D) Recovery and restoration of healthcare data and information E) Stopping all patient care until the disaster is over
Which factor would the nurse identify as being most important in helping to reduce the maternal/fetal/neonatal complications associated with pregnancy and diabetes?
A) Stability of the woman's emotional and psychological status B) Degree of glycemic control achieved during the pregnancy C) Evaluation of retinopathy by an ophthalmologist D) Blood urea nitrogen level (BUN) within normal limits
A client has returned from a cardiac angiography via the left femoral artery. Two hours after the procedure, the nurse notes that the left pedal pulse is weak. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Elevate the leg and apply a sandbag to the entrance site. b. Increase the flow rate of intravenous flu-ids. c. Assess the color and temperature of the left leg. d. Document the finding as left pedal pulse of +1/4.