Many young adults today have extended their adolescence and are living with their parents because of (select all that apply):
1. postgraduate educational goals.
2. military obligation.
3. job loss.
4. chronic illness.
5. divorce.
1, 3, 5
Education, job loss, and divorce have caused many young adults to return to their parents' home.
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A client at risk for developing hyperkalemia states, "I love fruit and usually eat it every day, but now I can't because of my high potassium level." How should the nurse respond?
a. "Potatoes and avocados can be substituted for fruit." b. "If you cook the fruit, the amount of potassium will be lower." c. "Berries, cherries, apples, and peaches are low in potassium." d. "You are correct. Fruit is very high in potassium."
A nurse manager wants to make the pediatric clinic a more family-centered health-care setting. Which of the following actions by the nursing staff would best meet this goal?
A. Encourage family members to be present in the exam room and to ask questions. B. Incorporate the use of a community health map for all new patients in the clinic. C. Recognize family members as experts on their child and incorporate them in decision making. D. Use evidence-based practice to develop policies and procedures used in the clinic.
A patient with cancer has developed probable cardiac tamponade. The patient most likely presents with which of the following symptoms?
A) Flat jugular veins when erect B) Muffled or distant heart sounds C) Bradycardia and heart block D) Generalized erythematous rash
The nurse is reviewing care of patients on a mother–baby unit. Which situation should be reported to the supervisor?
1. A 2-day-old infant has breastfed every 3 hours and voided 4 times. 2. An infant was placed in the wrong crib after examination by the physician. 3. The patient who delivered by cesarean birth yesterday received oral narcotics. 4. A primiparous patient who delivered today is requesting discharge within 24 hours.