A patient with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is being cared for on a medical unit, and the nurse is writing an individualized care plan
The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with this condition is what?
A) Deficient fluid volume
B) Excessive fluid volume
C) Hypothermia
D) Hyperthermia
B
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A medical nurse has provided care for many patients who have bone disorders, and the nurse integrates health education around the maintenance of bone health into care. What should the nurse recommend to patients in an effort to promote bone health?
A) Moderate activity restriction for older adults B) Daily use of low-dose ASA C) A low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet D) Adequate dietary intake of calcium
A client is diagnosed with a normal ejection fraction. The nurse realizes that the client's ejection fraction is most likely between:
1. 10% to 20%. 2. 30% to 40%. 3. 60% to 70%. 4. 80% to 90%.
A nurse is attempting to address a concern using the problem-solving model—an integral part of the therapeutic relationship. Which steps should the nurse recognize that are part of this model?
A) Identifying and defining the problem B) Identifying alternative solutions to the problem C) Weighing advantages and disadvantages of each alternative D) Trying all alternatives before deciding on the final one