The second part of the two-part nursing diagnosis is the
a. etiology c. treatment
b. outcome d. diagnostic label
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The second component of a two-part nursing diagnosis statement is the etiology or the related cause or contributor to the problem.
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During discharge teaching, the nurse is to give the patient a signed, dated, and timed prescription from the physician for medications to be taken at home. Which prescription drug order needs to be corrected before it is given to the patient?
a. Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily before dinner b. Methotrexate (Trexall) 8 tablets PO once weekly on Saturdays c. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 137 mcg PO daily before breakfast d. Zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg PO at bedtime as needed for sleep
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant. When the infant begins to cry, the parents report they do not believe in responding too rapidly, as they do not wish to spoil their child
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. "I agree with your philosophy of child rearing." 2. "There are many studies that support this belief." 3. "Responding quickly to your baby's cries will assist the baby in feeling secure and does not result in a spoiled child." 4. "Children who experience separation anxiety have been spoiled by their parents."
A staff nurse is applying for a license in a second state 2 years after initial licensure. To determine the scope of practice in the new state, the nurse should obtain a copy of the:
1. state Nurse Practice Act. 2. American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of care. 3. staff nurse job description in a state facility. 4. general laws of the state.
The nurse admitting a client to the unit is obtaining information regarding the client's spiritual practices. Which questions should the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply.
A. "How do your spiritual beliefs influence your health?" B. "Would you like your spiritual leader to be contacted?" C. "Would you feel more comfortable with your family present?" D. "Are there any dietary restrictions associated with your spiritual practice?" E. "Do you have any rituals that you perform at certain times of the day?"