A nurse is reviewing the health history and physical assessment findings for a patient who is having respiratory problems. Of the following data collected, what data from the health history would be a cue to a nursing diagnosis for this problem?

A) "I often have diarrhea after I eat spicy foods."
B) "My skin is so dry I just can't keep from scratching."
C) "I get out of breath when I walk a few steps."
D) "I just feel so bad about myself these days."


C

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a. Annual mammogram b. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) c. Breast ultrasound d. Breast self-awareness e. Clinical breast examination

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A nursing unit has changed its documentation system to documenting by exception. How will this system save time?

1. It eliminates lengthy or repetitive documentation. 2. It allows flexibility and description in the documentation. 3. It allows the reader to easily locate information about a specific problem. 4. It allows for quick and easy retrieval of information.

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When assessing an adult patient's mouth who has not had the wisdom teeth removed the nurse anticipates the patient will have ____________________ teeth

Fill in the blank with correct word

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A leadership style that focuses on both the task and the employee is the

a. autocratic style. b. situational style. c. democratic style. d. laissez-faire style.

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