When putting a hospital gown on a patient with a paralyzed arm, place the strong arm into the gown first.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for leukemia in the hospital
The patient was able to maintain her nutritional status for the first few weeks following her diagnosis but is now exhibiting early signs and symptoms of malnutrition. In collaboration with the dietitian, the nurse should implement what intervention? A) Arrange for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). B) Facilitate placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. C) Provide the patient with several small, soft-textured meals each day. D) Assign responsibility for the patient's nutrition to the patient's friends and family.
A nurse educator is preparing a lecture regarding prescriptive authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Which statement is appropriate for the educator to include in the lecture regarding this topic?
1. APRNs can only prescribe medications when under the supervision of a physician. 2. APRNs prescribe medication based on federal regulations. 3. APRNs prescribe medication based on state regulations. 4. APRNs prescribe medication based on local regulations.
What is the purpose of Planned Approach to Community Health (PATCH)?
a. To enable assessment by different health institutions in order to maximize resources b. To encourage assessment of high-risk groups so that efforts can be focused c. To engage entire geopolitical communities in assessing their health needs d. To suggest that states cooperate with federal departments to ensure continuity
Upon assessment, the patient is breathing normally and has normal vesicular lung sounds. Which expected inspiratory-to-expiratory breath sounds will the nurse hear?
a. The expiration phase is longer than the inspiration phase. b. The inspiratory phase lasts exactly as long as the expiratory phase. c. The expiration phase is 2 times longer than the inspiration phase. d. The inspiratory phase is 3 times longer than the expiratory phase.