A 21-year-old student presents with a chief complaint of fatigue, headache, anorexia, and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking vitamins and over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations but feels worse
The smell of food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had mononucleosis about a month ago, and she wonders if she might have it also. An examination reveals cervical adenopathy and enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the following laboratory tests would be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point?
a. Stool culture
b. Liver enzymes
c. Anti-HDV (antibody to hepatitis D virus)
d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
C
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The nurse develops a discharge teaching plan for a patient who was prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement and includes what important teaching point?
A) Take the enzymes on an empty stomach. B) Crush the capsules and take with food. C) Avoid spilling the powder on the skin because it may be irritating. D) Pancreatin and pancrelipase are interchangeable.
The plaintiff was awarded monetary damages from the hospital in a suit resulting from a nurse's negligence. Under which principle is it possible for the hospital to sue the nurse to recover the amount of the damages?
1. Dual servant 2. Ostensible authority 3. Indemnification 4. Vicarious liability
How should the nurse begin the health interview in order to most effectively build rapport with the patient?
a. Focus on the problems that the patient sees as important. b. Explain the importance of health maintenance. c. Inform the patient of the number of questions that will be asked. d. Reassure the patient that the interview is private.
The nurse, Linda, identifies some concerns about her patients financial situation and ability to pay the hospital bill. She approaches the healthcare provider to request that a social worker meet with the client prior to discharge. Which step of the nursing process does this represent..
Assessment. Diagnosis. Planning interventions. Implementation. Evaluation. Planning outcomes.