Which of the following imbalances may occur secondary to kidney malfunction, improper diets, or unusual physical activity?
A. fluid-electrolyte
B. hypotension-hypertension
C. acid-base
D. input-output
Answer: A
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A patient tells the nurse that he thought he had a varicella vaccine as a child. His daughter has just developed varicella. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "Since you were vaccinated, you won't contract varicella from your daughter." 2. "Your innate immunity will protect you from contracting this disease." 3. "It is dangerous to give a second injection of vaccines." 4. "You may need an injection to boost your immunity." 5. "We can check your blood titer to check your immunity."
The nurse is reviewing the findings from a basic analysis of gastric secretions. What information would the nurse expect to find?
a. Negative occult blood b. Black coloration of gastric secretions c. Clumps or clots of blood d. "Coffee-ground" secretions
The nursing instructor is preparing clinical pathways to use in class because they provide: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Essential nursing activities. 2. Basic guidelines for outcomes. 3. Information that allows the nurse to evaluate patient responses. 4. Examples of all steps of the nursing process. 5. For the organizing of patient care.
When establishing a teaching-learning relationship with a patient, it is most important for the nurse to remember that effective learning can best be achieved through which concept?
A) The nurse is the expert in the teaching-learning environment B) The nurse must be able to handle criticism during the process C) The patient and the nurse are equal participants D) Assimilation and application of psychomotor concepts is essential