Prior to scheduling X-rays for a client, the nurse must:
a. determine the number and type of previous X-rays
b. determine the client's previous exposure to lead
c. be sure the client is fasting
d. question the client about the possibility of pregnancy
D
Prior to scheduling X-rays, the nurse must question the client about the possibility of pregnancy as the radiation from the X-ray may alter fetal development.
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A pregnant patient complains of urinary frequency. She denies fever, dysuria, back pain, or hematuria. Urine dipstick is negative for leukocytes, protein, or blood. The clinician should:
A. Explain to the patient that the uterus places pressure on the bladder during pregnancy B. Advise the patient she needs urine culture and sensitivity C. Obtain a glucose tolerance test D. Obtain 24-hour urine for protein
The nurse is caring for a client with a serum cholesterol of 250 mg/dL, an HDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 550 mg/dL. The nurse would identify this client's coronary heart disease risk as being:
a. low. b. borderline. c. high. d. not enough information to determine.
A nurse is providing a back rub to a client just after administering a pain medication, with the hope that these two actions will help decrease the client's pain. Which phase of the nursing process is this nurse utilizing?
A) Diagnosis B) Assessment C) Implementation D) Evaluation
When providing care to patients, nurses use evidence-based practice whenever they:
a. Advise patients with musculoskeletal back pain to continue normal daily activities within limits of their pain tolerance. b. Advise patients with musculoskeletal back pain to remain on bedrest until pain has been relieved by prescribed back exercise. c. Advise patients that early premature activity with musculoskeletal pain may lead to permanent disability. d. Advise patients that continued normal activity after a musculoskeletal back injury may result in delayed return to work.