A patient comes into the hospital with a sudden, life-threatening onset of pulmonary distress. What kind of data collection would you use to get a health history?
A. Follow up Database
B. Complete
C. Focused/problem-centered
D. Emergency
Answer: D. Emergency
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a. Arthritic pain. b. Fibromyalgia. c. Kidney stones. d. Low back pain.
The nurse is conducting a prenatal class to expectant parents and is asked how children grow. When explaining growth and development to the expectant parents, which descriptions are appropriate for the nurse to use in the response?
Select all that apply. 1. Cephalocaudal direction. 2. Simple to complex. 3. Distal to proximal direction. 4. Generalized response to specific response. 5. Anterior to posterior.
The client has been vomiting for several days. The nurse knows that the client is at risk for metabolic alkalosis because gastric secretions have which characteristic?
A) Gastric secretions are green in color. B) Gastric secretions are alkaline. C) Gastric secretions are acidic. D) Gastric secretions have a foul smell.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility. Which behavior by the nurse convey physical attending when communicating with this client?
A) Facilitating and taking action when needed B) Maintaining a proper social distance when speaking with the client C) Leaning toward the client during conversation D) Being concrete about actions that need to be taken during client care