Which of the following would be most important to implement for an infant who develops heart failure?
A) Restricting milk intake daily
B) Planning ways to reduce salt intake
C) Placing her in a semi-Fowler's position
D) Keeping her supine and playing quiet games
C
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The patient has undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for relief of coronary stenosis secondary to arteriosclerotic heart disease. During discharge teaching, what patient statement most indicates the need for reteaching?
A) "This procedure means that my heart disease is cured." B) "I should continue to take my antilipidemic." C) "If I have any chest pain, I will call my doctor." D) "I will start a walking program after my doctor agrees."
A patient with AIDS who is suspected to have Kaposi's sarcoma asks the nurse how she will know if she definitely has this form of cancer. The nurse responds that the condition is diagnosed by:
A) A biopsy of the skin lesions B) An ultrasound of the skin lesions C) A series of blood studies D) Analysis of cerebral spinal fluid through a lumbar puncture
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He has a large bruise on his left chest and multiple contusions on his face. His mother tells you her boyfriend intentionally pushed the child down the stairs in anger
The child appears to be in a great deal of pain. Which of the following four correct items should the nurse do first? a. Notify the nursing supervisor of the suspected physical abuse. b. Complete a physical assessment of the child. c. Obtain an order for pain medication. d. Notify Child Protective Services of the suspected abuse.
PHC in the United States:
a. has dramatically improved since the pas-sage of the Declaration of Alma Ata. b. focuses on the use of government-funded insurance programs. c. lacks community participation and a mul-tidisciplinary health care delivery team. d. utilizes Preferred Provider Organizations to meet needs of the citizens.