A client with COPD is in the hospital. When planning care, which diagnosis takes priority?
a. Activity Intolerance
b. Anxiety
c. Imbalanced Nutrition
d. Impaired Gas Exchange
D
All are pertinent diagnoses for the client with COPD. But following the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), Impaired Gas Exchange takes priority.
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A nurse on a medical unit overhears a discussion about the failure of psychobiologic interventions for clients with mental disorders. Which statement could be made to counteract that supposition?
1. "There is a current moratorium on development of new drugs to correct biochemical imbalances in the brain." 2. "Contemporary research findings indicate that the field of psychobiology and effective interventions is growing rapidly." 3. "There are subjective reports that exposure to bright light and white noise provides effective treatment for mental disorders." 4. "Restriction of nutrients and non-nutrients is no longer believed to affect behavior."
Drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis is curative and helps relieve pain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse-theorist Sr. Callista Roy is associated with what grand theory?
A. Patient-Centered Approach to Nursing B. Theory of Human Becoming C. Health as Expanding Consciousness D. Adaptation Model
A patient reports being uncomfortable as she rests in bed. She is in the supine position. What will you do to make her more comfortable?
What will be an ideal response?