Which patient is at the highest risk for developing latex allergy?
a. The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized
b. The patient who has had multiple proce-dures or surgeries
c. The patient who is a vegetarian
d. The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
B
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries has a higher rate of exposure to rubber gloves and to equipment and supplies that contain latex and therefore is at a higher risk for de-veloping an allergic response.
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To become adept at knowing patients early, what should the nurse do? a. Check on patients at irregular times so they do not get used to a routine. b. Depend on other nurses' assessments to evaluate your own. c. Assume that your interventions are effective because they have been ordered. d. Reflect about your patient interactions and evaluations.
A study published in a nursing research journal is titled, "Effects of nocturnal hemodialysis on physiological and psychological parameters of patients with end-stage kidney disease."
The nurse should recognize that this study belongs to which of these types of reference? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Historical
Which of the following best describes the connection between ethics and health care financing?
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The nurse is analyzing various teaching strategies for teaching new mothers about newborn care. To enhance learning, which teaching method should the nurse implement?
1. Select videos on various topics of newborn care. 2. Organize a class that includes first-time mothers only. 3. Have mothers return in 1 week, when they feel more rested. 4. Schedule time for one-to-one teaching in the mother's room.