The nurse is following a structured head-to-toe approach to identify changes in a patient's body systems. Which component of the health assessment is the nurse completing with the patient?
A) Health history
B) Physical examination
C) Goal setting
D) Planning care
B
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Which situation would support the use of involuntary commitment?
A) The client self-medicates with marijuana. B) The client reports auditory hallucinations. C) The client uses profanity when angry. D) The client has threatened family members.
Which of the following conditions must be met for a drug to be declared an OTC product?
A. The product must be safe and effective under the described conditions of use. B. A patient must be able to successfully treat the condition. C. A patient must be able to self-diagnose the condition to be treated. D. All of the above are correct.
Which patient is at greatest risk for developing viral pericarditis?
a. 35-year-old woman with tuberculosis b. 45-year-old man who has had radiation therapy for lung cancer c. 30-year-old man with a respiratory infection d. 50-year-old woman with chest trauma
The nurse is providing care for a woman experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Which nursing actions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage the client to stop smoking. b. Teach client to limit alcohol consumption. c. Provide small, frequent meals to reduce food cravings. d. Encourage the client to develop a regular exercise regimen. e. Provide food that promotes increased intake of simple sugars. f. Instruct client to increase intake of products containing caffeine.