During a follow-up visit, the parents of a 5-month-old infant diagnosed with congenital heart disease tell the nurse, "We're just so tired and emotionally spent. All these tests and examinations are overwhelming. We just want to have a normal life
We're so focused on the baby that it seems like our 3-year-old is lost in the shuffle." Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse identify as most appropriate?
A) Risk for delayed growth and development related to necessary treatments
B) Deficient knowledge related to the care of a child with congenital heart disease
C) Interrupted family processes related to demands of caring for the ill child
D) Fear related to infant's cardiac condition and need for ongoing care
C
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A patient is recovering from a motor vehicle accident, which has necessitated mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU). The ICU nurse is aware that multiple nursing diagnoses are associated with mechanical ventilation
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a consequence of mechanical ventilation? A) Moral Distress B) Impaired Verbal Communication C) Acute Confusion D) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
A woman is experiencing mittelschmerz and increased vaginal discharge. Her temperature has increased by 0.6° C (1.0° F) for the past 36 hours. This most likely indicates that:
A. Menstruation is about to begin. B. Ovulation will occur soon. C. Ovulation has occurred. D. She is pregnant and will not menstruate.
As the nurse working in the clinic, should you run a pregnancy test?
K.W. is an 18-year-old woman who comes to Planned Parenthood for a pregnancy test because a condom broke during intercourse the night before. Her last menstrual period (LMP) was 13 days ago and was normal. She always has a monthly menstrual cycle. She is extremely nervous about pregnancy because she is beginning college on a scholarship soon. She states there have been no other acts of unprotected intercourse since her LMP and declines a gynecologic examination.
When applying a pulse oximeter spring finger clip to a patient, do not place it on the same arm with a(n)
A) IV. B) dialysis access device. C) blood pressure cuff. D) All of the above