Which of the following best describes the present U.S. health-care system?
A) Sick and broken
B) The best in the world by all measures
C) Providing universal health insurance coverage
D) Efficient, effective, and caring
A
Sick and broken
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When assessing a patient, the nurse notes a yellow tinge to the patient's skin. How should the nurse document this finding?
a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Jaundice d. Ecchymosis
A macrosomic infant should be examined closely at birth for what condition?
a. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperbilirubinemia b. Birth injuries d. Congenital anomalies
A 14-year-old patient has been treated for asthma for almost 4 months
Two weeks ago, she was given salmeterol as part of her medication regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic to report that it does not seem to work when her daughter is having an asthma attack. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? a. "It takes time for a therapeutic response to develop." b. "She is too young for this particular medication; it will be changed." c. "She needs to take up to two puffs every 4 hours to ensure adequate blood levels." d. "This medication is indicated for prevention of bronchospasms, not for relief of acute symptoms."
The client calls the neurology clinic nurse and questions a newly prescribed medication. The client states, "The pharmacist told me this drug is used for Parkinson's disease
" Upon checking the medical record, the nurse discovers the client was diagnosed with periodic limb movements disorder (PLMD) this morning. What action should the nurse take? A) Call the pharmacy and reprimand the pharmacist for dispensing the wrong medication. B) Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also used to treat PLMD. C) Have the client bring the medication to the clinic for review. D) Tell the client not to take the medication, because there is most likely an error.