The patient is being evaluated for a hematologic disorder. While collecting the history, what does the nurse expect the patient to complain of?
A) Specific system-related deficits
B) A particular pattern of symptoms
C) Vague and unrelated symptoms
D) No medication history
C
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A nurse has identified the following nursing diagnosis: "ineffective communication R/T lack of assertiveness skills AEB inability to state needs." Which statement encourages the client to acknowledge the priority of this problem?
A. "Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or others?" B. "With whom are you least assertive?" C. "On a scale of 1 to 10, rank the importance of being assertive." D. "When are you available to attend the assertiveness training class?"
The nurse has provided education based on the Health Promotion Model about the importance of regular exercise to several clients. Which participant should the nurse expect to adhere to regular exercise?
A. An adult female who reports she is anxious to begin exercising with her husband. B. An adult male who admits frequently to joining and quitting exercise groups. C. An overweight female who has never participated in an exercise program. D. An adolescent male who appears to have a low self-esteem.
An appendectomy is being performed on a patient with appendicitis. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
a. Curative b. Diagnostic c. Urgent d. Radical