Any health care condition that requires diagnostic, therapeutic, or educational actions is known as a ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
problem
A problem is any health care condition that requires diagnostic, therapeutic, or educational actions.
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a. prostatic hypertrophy. b. prostate cancer. c. internal hemorrhoids. d. a normal finding.
During assessment of the patient with pneumonia, the nurse notes a bluish coloration of the skin. The nurse interprets this to mean the patient is
a. in the early stages of a respiratory problem b. improving c. hypoxic d. hyperventilating
A young woman who is sexually active asks the nurse about using the vaginal sponge as a method of contraception. Which of the following is accurate information the nurse would include in the teaching plan?
A) The vaginal sponge is effective for a long as 36 hours following insertion. B) The vaginal sponge is more effective in women who have had babies. C) The vaginal sponge needs to be left in place for at least 12 hours after intercourse. D) The vaginal sponge must be removed within 30 hours of insertion.
A nurse is teaching a clientwho has uncontrolled asthma about the addition of two new medications. Cromolyn and montelukast (Singulair) have been added. The client asks why these medications were added. What is the nurse's best response?
1. They are used as second-line drugs for the treatment of asthma. 2. Both work together in a synergist approach. 3. The prescriber is discontinuing the albuterol (Proventil) and ipratropium (Atrovent). 4. The prescriber is trying something new.