In the Healthy People federal initiatives in the United States, what is one of the groups identified as needing special attention and creative solutions to live a healthy life in the face of the sobering health disparities and social injustices?
A) High-risk premature infants
B) Acutely ill and disabled people
C) People living with diabetes
D) Mentally ill people
D
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According to Erikson, the core conflict of the eighth and last stage of development is
a. intimacy versus isolation. b. ego integrity versus despair. c. generativity versus stagnation. d. universal moral principles versus societal norms.
The nurse notices that the patient has a first-degree AV block. Everything else about the rhythm is normal. The nurse should:
a. prepare to place the patient on a transcutaneous pacemaker. b. give the patient atropine to shorten the PR interval. c. monitor the rhythm and patient's condition. d. give the patient an antiarrhythmic medication.
The nurse is administering an as-needed pain medication to a child. What is the highest priority for the nurse in this situation?
A) Double-check the medication calculation with another nurse B) Check the last time the medication was given C) Ask the child to explain the pain the child is having D) Document the effect of the medication within one hour of administration
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching a patient about anticoagulant therapy?
A. If you are cut and bleeding persists after 10 minutes, call the doctor. B. Over-the-counter medications may be taken with this drug. C. A diet high in green, leafy vegetables is recommended. D. Black, tarry stools are common with this medication.