An obese middle-aged client presents with a month of nonproductive irritating cough without fever. He also reports occasional morning hoarseness. What should the differential include?
A. Atypical pneumonia
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Gastroesophageal reflux
D. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr)
C
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During an orientation introduction to the organization the staff development nurse notices a wide range of differences among the newly hired staff
The staff development nurse notices an individual of Asian decent, a middle-aged male nurse, and young African-American nurse. This is important to assess these differences because the: 1. Orientation process should address cultural and generational differences to meet individual needs. 2. Orientation process should be uniform, and presented in a traditional classroom atmosphere. 3. Program should focus on the objectives to be learned, not the presentation. 4. Presentation method should be online and computer based.
While on break in the hospital cafeteria a nurse witnesses her pregnant co-worker start to choke. The co-worker is conscious, but unable to breathe. Where should the nurse administer thrusts?
a. Below the navel b. The chest c. At the xiphoid process d. The upper back
The most appropriate statement that the nurse can make to bereaved parents is:
a. "You have an angel in heaven." b. "I understand how you must feel." c. "You're young and can have other children." d. "I'm sorry."
Strata are incorporated into the design of which of the following types of samples?
A) Systematic B) Purposive C) Quota D) Simple random