A patient, newly admitted, has given her health history and undergone her physical assessment. Laboratory data and diagnostic study results are on the chart. What is the nurse's next step in caring for the patient?
A) Notify the physician of laboratory results
B) Develop a plan of care
C) Inform the patient and family of diagnostic study results
D) Start giving medication
B
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He is also lonely and finds it difficult to relax. Following best practices, what are some topics that would be included in a group education program that could be useful for this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Coping with stress 2. Finding useful employment 3. Learning recovery strategies 4. Using medications effectively 5. Building social support
A nurse has accepted a position as a staff nurse and will practice small team or modular nursing. The nurse will be the only RN on the team. What is an appropriate role expectation for role fulfillment?
A) Planning nursing care independently of others B) Assigning work to be done according to the expertise of group members C) Being responsible for care planning 24 hours a day D) Carrying out the majority of personal care for your patients
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a. impoverishment b. arousal c. adaptive equilibrium d. maladaptive equilibrium
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured the right leg after a bicycle accident. Which signs and symptoms will the nurse assess for to determine if the child is experiencing a localized inflammatory response?
a. Malaise, anorexia, enlarged lymph nodes, and increased white blood cells b. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting c. Dizziness and disorientation to time, date, and place d. Edema, redness, tenderness, and loss of function