The nurse is caring for a newly postpartum client. She obtains a blood pressure reading of 150/100, and determines this is a normal reading. This nurse has failed to use which of the intellectual standards of critical thinking?
A) accuracy B) clarity C) relevance D) significance
A
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The nurse is assessing for hepatojugular reflux in a patient with a history of heart failure. When performing this assessment, the nurse will:
A) Elevate the patient's head to 90 degrees B) Press the patient's right upper abdomen C) Palpate the patient's jugular veins simultaneously D) Lay the patient flat in bed
The partner of a client at 16 weeks' gestation accompanies her to the clinic. The partner tells you that the baby just doesn't seem real to him, and he's having a hard time relating to his partner's fatigue and food aversions
Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make? 1. "If you would concentrate harder, you'd be aware of the reality of this pregnancy." 2. "My husband had no problem with this. What was your childhood like?" 3. "You might need professional psychological counseling. Ask your physician." 4. "Many men feel this way. Feeling the baby move will help make it real."
Where are Kupffer cells located?
a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Pancreas d. Spleen
Which information about mammograms is most important to provide a post-menopausal female client?
A) Breast self-examinations are not needed if annual mammograms are obtained. B) Radiation exposure is minimized by shielding the abdomen with a lead-lined apron. C) Yearly mammograms should be done regardless of previous normal x-rays. D) Women at high risk should have annual routine and ultrasound mammograms.