The most common bacterial pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia is:
1. Haemophilus influenzae
2. Staphylococcus aureus
3. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
4. Streptococcus pneumoniae
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When interacting with the parents of a SIDS infant, one of the things the nurse attempts to assist with is:
a. referring the parents to a psychologist. b. encouraging the parents to remain stoic. c. allaying feelings of guilt and blame. d. learning how the event could have been prevented.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is in renal failure. When reviewing the patient's laboratory values, what would the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased hematocrit B) Increased white blood cell count C) Increased platelet count D) Decreased hemoglobin
A patient with COPD is being treated for glaucoma. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. an adrenergic agonist 2. a beta-blocker 3. a calcium channel blocker 4. an antibiotic
A group of faculty members is overhauling the curriculum for the nursing program based on recommendations set forth by the Institute of Medicine
The nursing program would most likely include which of the following in the outcomes for students attending the program? Select all that apply. a. Ability to provide patient-centered care b. Ability to work effectively with teams c. Understanding evidence-based practice d. Understanding that only medial diagnoses are important e. Ability to use health information technology f. understanding that nursing is more important than other health care professions