What is the rule of thumb water requirement for an adult receiving a tube feeding?
1 cc per kcal.
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A patient who has unprotected intercourse has obtained the morning after pill but has not yet taken the prescribed dosage. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as appropriate for the patient at this time?
A) Powerlessness B) Spiritual distress C) Decisional conflict D) Readiness for enhanced knowledge
The nurse is assigned to an adolescent who is admitted with out-of-control diabetes. There are high levels of ketones in the urine. The child has Kussmaul's respirations and is confused and somewhat lethargic
The nurse knows that this child is in: a. respiratory alkalosis c. metabolic acidosis b. respiratory acidosis d. metabolic alkalosis
Which is one step a community health nurse can take to stay informed on current issues?
A) Identify government representatives about issues. B) Provide nursing expertise as policies are being designed. C) Be an advocate by speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves. D) Read the local newspaper with attention to local community issues.
A mental health technician asks the nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine which diagnosis to give a patient?" Which of these responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
A. Psychiatrists use pre-established criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). B. Hospital policy dictates how psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders. C. Psychiatrists assess the patient and identify diagnoses based on the patient's unhealthy responses and contributing factors. D. The American Medical Association identifies 10 diagnostic labels that psychiatrists can choose from.