The comprehensive coding system that is more inclusive than ICD-9 in that it includes nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions is known by the acronym ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
SNOMED
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A patient of the Asian culture tells the nurse than an alteration in yin and yang will lead to disease. Which variable can affect the body's yin and yang?
A. The weather B. Clothing C. Social class D. Improper food preparation
A woman is in premature labor. Lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) levels are being drawn. Which level would the nurse interpret as indicating lung maturity?
1. A level over 400 2. A ratio of 1:2 3. A level under 200 4. A ratio of 2:1
A client has superficial burns on the hand from boiling water. Which of the following can the nurse suggest that the client use to help with the healing of these burns?
1. Evening primrose oil 2. Aloe vera gel 3. Chamomile 4. Vitamin C
You are reporting a patient's pain to the nurse. Which is correct?
a. Use the person's exact words. b. Report where you saw the pain. c. Report where you measured the pain. d. Report the information at the end of the shift.