The nurse practitioner movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing
1. Maternity care
2. Well-child care
3. Nursing home care
4. Diabetes care
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The nurse is preparing a client for emergency surgery to repair liver and colon lacerations caused by a motor vehicle crash. Which information about this type of surgery will the nurse use to guide the client's care?
Select all that apply. A) An organ is going to be removed. B) This is an emergency surgery. C) The client will be hospitalized longer. D) The client is at risk for blood loss. E) The client is at risk for hypothermia.
A nurse is leading a group on an adolescent psychiatric unit
A new member in the group is from out of state; his accent and his way of dressing set him apart from the other patients; and it is obvious that the group, for the most part, dislikes this patient. During the group session, the nurse has the members draw the emotion they are feeling and then has them present their drawings and explain them to the group. Which of the following would be the most effective way to address the group's dislike for the new member? A) Skip him when it is his turn to present his drawing. B) Let the patient talk last so the others will not have time to make fun of him. C) Compliment the patient when he presents his drawing. D) Demand that each member of the group tell the patient why they dislike him.
Soon after birth, a newborn has cord blood drawn which shows hemoglobin of 28.2 mg/dL. What does the healthcare professional understand about this finding?
a. The baby suffered from hypoxia in utero. b. This is a normal finding from cord blood. c. The newborn needs a blood transfusion. d. The infant’s bone marrow is immature
An elderly client was admitted with pneumonia and a fever of 104.5°F. At the time of admission, he was confused, disoriented, restless, and tried to slap the nurse who started an intravenous line
His daughter stated, "Just yesterday he was perfectly fine, except for a cold. I can't believe he is acting this way now." Within a few days, his erratic behavior subsided and his daughter was relieved that he was "back to normal." The nurse recognizes that this client was exhibiting signs of: a. Dementia. b. Delirium. c. Panic attack. d. Alcohol withdrawal.