Wounds healed by primary intention are sutured together so the wound edges are well approximated
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is developing hydramnios. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tense uterus B) Sudden weight loss C) Extreme shortness of breath D) Difficulty hearing fetal heart rate E) Uterus larger than expected for gestation week
Kolcaba created a __________ to present the nursing meaning of comfort as a patient outcome
A. Theory diagram B. Taxonomic structure C. Research study D. Umbrella picture
A patient who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months reports, "I stopped taking the medication yesterday, because my blood pressure has been normal for the past 3 months."
The most appropriate response by the nurse would be which of the following statements? a. "Keep an accurate record of your blood pressure and come to the clinic next week." b. "Have you had any chest pain or palpitations?" c. "You should come to the emergency department immediately. The drug should be tapered over 2 weeks to prevent rebound hypertension." d. "Continue taking the medication until another can be started to prevent withdrawal symptoms."
When obtaining information for a database, which of the following represents a nurse commitment and interest in reflected integrative medicine (CAM)?
A) "What types of foods do you consume in 24 hours?" B) "Do you take any vitamins or minerals, and if so, what?" C) "What prescription medications do you take daily?" D) "What diseases do you suffer from and what are your allergies?"