A patient has ascites caused by liver failure. Which finding should the nurse report for immediate follow-up?
A. Dyspnea
B. Increased abdominal girth
C. Jaundice
D. Asterixis
Answer: A
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a. Hears adequately in noisy settings b. Hears sounds but has difficulty under-standing speech c. Has improved hearing with hearing aids d. Has a history of diabetes mellitus e. Speaks in a normal volume
Family members of critically ill hospitalized adults often have a well-defined, predictable set of needs. Which of the following are accurate representations of these needs?
1. Being able to take breaks in order to return home for rest and healthy meals 2. Remaining near to the patient in order to maintain the familial relationship 3. Being kept informed about decisions being made for the family by the health-care team 4. Being given time to make decisions
Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the client in order to collect data concerning the Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern, according to Gordon's Functional Health Patterns?
A. "Have you noticed a change in the amount of urine passed?" B. "Have you experienced any recent changes in weight?" C. "What is your usual bowel elimination pattern?" D. "When was your last rectal examination?"
A new nurse is oriented to a position in a community health center that serves a diverse client population. The new nurse says, "The first thing I need to do is learn everything possible about all the cultures of the clients."
What is the best response staff can give the new nurse? 1. "You should always be nonjudgmental.". 2. "I will give you a great book that describes all of the critical factors.". 3. "This will come with time as you get to know clients and then encounter problems.". 4. "You need to first understand who you are.".