When a physician attempts to diagnose a patient, the first thing he or she does is:
A) perform an H & P.
B) complete a CRNA.
C) refer the patient to an ENT doctor.
D) perform PT.
Answer: A) perform an H & P.
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An older adult man has been the primary caregiver for his chronically ill wife for the past 10 years. When his wife dies, the nurse prepares the family for the likely possibility that their father will express
a. guilt that he is alive while she is dead. b. deep despair for his loss. c. personal relief that she has died. d. concern that he could have cared for her better.
A patient has been taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) for several months to treat hyperlipidemia. The patient reports muscle weakness and tenderness. The nurse will counsel the patient to
a. ask the provider about switching to simvastatin. b. contact the provider to report these symptoms. c. start taking ibuprofen to combat these effects. d. stop taking the medication immediately.
You are new to the community health agency
The area of the community that you are responsible for is culturally diverse. You are responsible to provide holistic care to your clients and to be culturally competent. Your institution will require you to demonstrate which of the following to exhibit cultural competence? (select all that apply) A) Value diversity B) Adopt the client's cultural values C) Acquire cultural knowledge D) Adapt to diversity E) Speak the language of the client
The nurse is preparing medications prior to administration. To promote patient safety, the nurse uses "rights" of drug administration. What do these "rights" include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The right medication 2. The right time of delivery 3. The right dose 4. The right route of administration 5. The right nurse