The nurse is helping a patient describe where her family is located in relation to the social network. The nurse is creating
a. an ecomap c. a family tree
b. a genogram d. family care plan
A
An ecomap is a graphic representation of the family within the social network. A genograrm identifies family members and any associated health-related issues. A family tree identifies individuals included within a family. The nurse is not creating a family care plan.
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The nurse is providing care for a patient whose recent stroke has necessitated the use of a nasogastric tube for feeding while a longer-term solution is explored with the patient's family
In an effort to prevent aspiration, the nurse recognizes the need to accurately assess the tube's placement. How should this best be done? A) Mark the tube's exit point from the patient's nares after an X-ray. B) Aspirate 3 to 5 mL of fluid from the nasogastric tube and test the fluid's pH. C) Inject 5 to 10 mL of air into the nasogastric tube while auscultating the patient's abdomen. D) Aspirate some fluid from the tube and test the fluid for glucose using a testing strip.
When assessing a patient's abdomen, the nurse notes frequent pulsations in the epigastric region. What action should the nurse take?
1. document the findings as hyperactive bowel sounds 2. review the patient's medical records for signs and symptoms of cirrhosis, which may indicate ascites 3. note the time when the patient last voided 4. notify the physician about the findings
James Fuller, aged 57, has a history of alcohol dependence. He has been admitted to a detoxification unit
He has tremors, he is anxious, his pulse has risen from 98 to 110, his blood pressure has risen from 140/88 to 152/100, and his temperature is six tenths of a degree above normal. He is slightly diaphoretic. Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for Mr. Fuller? A) Hallucinations B) Risk for injury C) Ineffective coping D) Denial of problems