Change is ongoing in the health care industry
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True
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After teaching a client who expressed concern about a rash located beneath her breast, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client has a good understanding of this condition?
a. "This rash is probably due to fluid overload." b. "I need to wash this daily with antibacterial soap." c. "I can use powder to keep this area dry." d. "I will schedule a mammogram as soon as I can."
When performing CPR on an infant, the breastbone is depressed approximately ____ to ____ inch(es)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The client scheduled for a partial thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism asks the nurse why she is being given an iodine preparation before surgery. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "To make the surgery as sterile as possible." B. "To stimulate storage of thyroid hormones for use after surgery." C. "To replace the thyroid hormones that will be eliminated as a result of the sur-gery." D. "To decrease the blood vessels in the thyroid and prevent excessive bleeding during surgery."
A patient's acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has progressed to the point that he is now eligible for hospice care. What is the primary focus of hospice care?
A) Comfort, dignity, and personal growth near the end of life B) The use of nonapproved or experimental treatments that cannot be performed in the hospital setting C) Withholding medical interventions in order to focus on an individual's spiritual needs D) Reframing the death process into a positive and enlightening event