The home health nurse is developing a plan of care for her patient with a visual impairment. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Self-Neglect
b. Social Isolation
c. Risk for Falls
d. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
ANS: C
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a. Erythrocytosis b. Hematocrit c. Phagocytosis d. Hemostasis
A client who was receiving a benzodiazepine for treatment of anxiety tells the nurse that he has decided to discontinue the treatment. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
A) "Be sure to gradually decrease the dosage over time." B) "It's fine to just stop taking the medication." C) "You need to first increase the dose and then stop." D) "It's important that you continue the medication even if you want to stop."
The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and responsibilities of nursing practice in that state. Which of the following is true regarding nurse practice acts?
a. They determine the educational requirements for licensure. b. They describe the process for gaining membership to a professional organization. c. They regulate how many professional nursing organizations may be formed. d. They define the practice of medicine in relation to nursing.
Nursing students must apply Neuman's systems model in the clinical area. Which of the following would represent an intrapersonal stressor to a client?
A) Inadequate health insurance coverage B) Expectations regarding rehab C) Family members who quarrel frequently about the client's care D) Adverse reaction to medication