The nursing care plan for a client with atrial fibrillation who lives in a nursing home will be most beneficial if it:
1. provides for an individualized approach to the client's problems or needs.
2. includes a statement of rationale for each nursing intervention.
3. primarily focuses on independent nursing actions.
4. is standardized for use with clients with similar health problems.
ANS: 1
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A. "It is too early to tell if the ketoacids will be permanently retained." B. "Yes, although her memory will improve with time, some brain cell loss has oc-curred." C. "Probably not. The confusion should clear as soon as her oxygen and electrolyte levels are normal." D. "Probably not. The confusion should clear as soon as her pH and blood glucose levels are normal."
A diabetic client received instructions from the nurse discussing ways to minimize the any further damage to the heart from heart failure. The client understands the instructions when the client states the following:
1. "I will keep my hemoglobin A1C less than 6.4.". 2. "I will take a daily walk.". 3. "I will follow a diet.". 4. "I will weight myself every day.".
Medication safety is always one of the ______________ set by The Joint Commission
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The parent of a child with iron-deficiency anemia asks what foods would be good for the child to eat. What foods should the nurse identify for the parent? (Select all that apply.)
A) Egg yolks B) Milk C) Raisins D) Peanut butter E) Cheese F) Oatmeal