Computers are used in health care facilities for
A. business and financial functions only.
B. communicating and compiling databases.
C. patient and family entertainment.
D. tracking data and doing research only.
Answer: B
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1. Discharge the patient early to recover from the infection at home. 2. Place the patient in a semiprivate room. 3. Use isolation techniques to protect the patient from further infection. 4. Place the patient in respiratory isolation.
At this time, there are approximately how many NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses?
a. 88 c. 188 b. 124 d. 221
The patient has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure and is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
The nurse has taught the patient about the importance of kidney function, and evaluates that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statements? 1. "Kidneys help my heart by balancing potassium." 2. "Kidneys balance the fluid and electrolytes in my body." 3. "Kidneys keep blood pressure from getting too low." 4. "Kidneys help decrease infections by excreting bacteria." 5. "Kidneys help regulate the oxygen levels in my blood."
A nursing graduate is disappointed to learn that he was not successful on his first taking of the NCLEX-PNÆ. What is the first thing he should do to prepare for a retaking the exam?
A) Arrange for tutoring from a trusted nursing instructor B) Revisit the materials he earlier used to study for the exam C) Consult his Candidate Performance Review D) Ask the NCSBN to reevaluate his exam results