The patient has developed acute aortic valve insufficiency after experiencing blunt chest trauma. What symptom, if found by the nurse, is indicative of a counterproductive compensatory mechanism that should be treated?
A) Low cardiac output
B) Pulmonary edema
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Aortic insufficiency murmur
C
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An inability to achieve the physical and psychosocial skills for a particular developmental stage results in
a. possible delays or incomplete mastery of subsequent developmental skills. b. the inability to progress to the next developmental stage. c. chronic physical and psychological illnesses. d. lowered life expectancy.
After teaching a group of students about the changing roles of the community health nurse in the occupational setting, the instructor determines that the students need additional teaching when they state which of the following?
A) Occupational health nurses are increasing their role as employee advocates. B) Health education is a key function of the occupational health nurse. C) There is a greater emphasis on the occupational health nurse's role as a clinician. D) Collaboration with other health care providers fosters the offering of better services.
A patient is scheduled to have an endometrial biopsy. After the nurse provides education concerning the test, which patient statement indicates an understanding of the procedure?
A. "If I have bleeding after the procedure, I can use junior-size tampons." B. "I may need a strong pain medication for the first several days after the test." C. "I should avoid sexual intercourse in the days following the procedure." D. "I may not have a regular menstrual cycle for 3 to 6 months after the test."
MC One of the eligibility criteria for Medicare coverage of home care is that the service be considered skilled. To be skilled, service must be under the supervision of any one of the following except
A. Physician. B. Registered Nurse. C. Physical Therapist. D. Speech Therapist.