The nurse is caring for a patient with cholelithiasis who is scheduled to undergo a cholescinti-graphy (HIDA scan). Which statement accurately describes the purpose of the HIDA scan?
a. To visualize the location of gallstones
b. To assess amounts of inflammation and swelling
c. To diagnose abnormal contraction of the gallbladder
d. To assess composition of gallstones
C
The HIDA scan can diagnose abnormal contractions of the gallbladder, which occur in the pres-ence of gallstones or a gallbladder that is not functioning properly.
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When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the largest and fastest growing population is:
a. Hispanic. b. Black. c. Asian. d. American Indian.
A 40-year-old client was brought to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. The client had been drinking alcohol and the client's blood alcohol level was 0.12 g/dl
The client reports a family history of alcoholism and tells the nurse, "It is hopeless; I am a drunk just like the rest of my family." The nurse knows that the client's risk for alcohol abuse: 1. Will determine the client's response to treatment. 2. Can be modified through abstinence and behavior change. 3. Is high based on the client's age. 4. Is low based on the client's alcohol level.
A person comes to the Emergency Department seeking medical care for symptoms of an illness. What will legitimize the illness for the patient?
A. The health care profession that diagnoses the illness B. The insurance company that pays for the illness treatment C. Society's view of the illness D. The person having the illness
A nurse recognizes that a barrier that may be experienced when providing family nursing care is health literacy. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to reduce the oc-currence of this problem?
a. Write down all necessary information for the family b. Use multiple colors of ink on written ma-terials c. Print in upper- and lowercase letters d. Use as many descriptors as possible