Ray describes _______ as the unifying focus of nursing
A. Technological competence
B. Caring
C. Nursing research
D. Interconnectedness
ANS: B
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The patient has developed cardiogenic shock and is decompensating. What pattern of hemodynamic alterations does the nurse expect to find?
A) High preload, high afterload, low cardiac index, tachycardia B) Low preload, low afterload, high cardiac index, bradycardia C) Low preload, high afterload, high cardiac index, tachycardia D) High preload, low afterload, high cardiac index, tachycardia
The patient has been discharged from the hospital with an order for physical therapy home health care treatments. Which person should perform the initial assessment of this patient for the home health care agency?
1. The physical therapist 2. A registered nurse 3. A licensed practical nurse 4. The home health care agency secretary
A client has been prescribed aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) for the treatment of heartburn. Which information should the nurse plan to teach this client?
1. You should expect this medication to take up to two days to start taking effect. 2. Take this medication with a glass of milk. 3. You may notice constipation as an effect of this drug. 4. Take this medication at least 2 hours before or after any other medication you are taking. 5. This medication will reduce the acid your stomach produces.
____________________ are devices that maintain body position and alignment and improve the patient's functional ability.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).