The home health nurse is assisting a patient and his family in planning the patient's return to work after an extensive illness. On which level of Maslow's hierarchy of basic needs does the patient's need for self-fulfillment fit?
A) Physiologic
B) Safety and security
C) Love and belonging
D) Self-actualization
D
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A 6-year-old girl has been receiving care in a children's hospital for the past several days after she was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. In anticipation of discharge, the nurse is now performing health education with the child's parents
What teaching point should the nurse emphasize? A) The correct technique for monitoring the child's blood pressure B) Signs and symptoms of the cardiac and gastrointestinal complications of nephrotic syndrome C) The importance of frequent physical activity D) The importance of closely following the prescribed dietary regimen
During a general survey, the nurse asks if the patient is feeling cold. What did the nurse most likely observe in the patient?
A) The patient is wearing clothing that is inconsistent with warm weather. B) The patient is bouncing both legs up and down while seated. C) The patient is avoiding eye contact with the nurse. D) The patient's speech is slurred.
Ultrasonography is an important and safe technique used in antepartum surveillance. It provides critical information related to fetal activity, gestational age and fetal well-being
Which statement regarding ultrasonography during pregnancy is most accurate? a. Ultrasonography uses infrared technology to create an image. b. Ultrasonography is only utilized as an adjunct to more invasive tests. c. Ultrasonography is not harmful to the fetus. d. Ultrasonography is not a component of biophysical profile testing.
When the nurse formulates three nursing diagnoses for an adult patient hospitalized for abdominal surgery, the nurse has focused on the patient's
A) Medical record. B) Actual health problems C) Medical diagnosis D) Past medical history