A client with schizophrenia has decided to develop an advance directive for future psychiatric care. What would be included in this document?
A) A list of persons who can make decisions on the client's behalf
B) Do not resuscitate (DNR) requests
C) Conditions under which life support will be discontinued
D) A legal representative for power of attorney
A
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a. Check for the presence of claudication. b. Refer the individual for further evaluation. c. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the peripheral vascular evaluation. d. Ask the patient if he or she has experienced any unusual cramping or tingling in the arm.
It is known that fewer professional nurses on each unit will have which effect?
1. Cost savings passed on to the client 2. Negative outcomes with surgical clients 3. Decreased mortality rates 4. Increased quality of client care
The nurse needs to obtain a sputum specimen from a client. What should the nurse have the client do?
1. Apply sterile gloves. 2. Clear the throat. 3. Cough to bring up secretions. 4. Rinse the mouth with mouthwash prior to the collection.
A patient who has testicular cancer is likely to have which common problem?
A. Priapism B. ED C. Azoospermia D. Cryptorchidism