D.H. states that she is feeling discomfort and asks you whether there is alternative therapy
available before taking medication. List at least four alternative methods to assist D.H. with
controlling her discomfort.
What will be an ideal response?
Change positions to promote comfort; use pillows, imagery, and visualization; conscious breathing
to enhance relaxation; music, therapeutic (or healing) touch, acupressure over pressure sites,
massage therapy, hypnosis, application of heat or cold to areas of discomfort.
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A diabetic patient has been admitted with renal failure. The nurse will monitor for the most life-threatening effect of renal failure which is the:
A) Accumulation of wastes B) Retention of potassium C) Depletion of calcium D) Lack of blood pressure control
Which client question reveals a primary ethical issue associated with pharmacogenomic testing?
1. "How is this test done?" 2. "Who pays for this testing?" 3. "Who has access to the results of this test?" 4. "What happens to the sample after it has been tested?"
The nurse manager is analyzing the historical client population of the unit and determining needed staff when making the next schedule. Which nursing functions would be involved in this decision? Select all that apply
1. Controlling 2. Staffing 3. Directing 4. Organizing 5. Planning
The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's diagnostic testing for pulmonary function. Of the following results, the finding that falls within expected or normal limits is:
1. SpO2 88% 2. pH 7.52 3. PaCO2 55 mm Hg 4. Decreased peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) from prior assessment