Who or what is the primary source of information for a nursing history?
A) previous medical records C) the patient
B) other healthcare personnel D) family members
C
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" What adverse effect is the patient experiencing from the anticholinergic medication? A) Tachypnea B) Tachycardia C) Hypotension D) Urinary frequency
A nurse is working in an ambulatory care setting that involves seeing clients with infections that require treatment. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to assess in these clients? Select all that apply
A) Client's use of self-remedies B) Review of lab results C) Vital signs D) Client's symptoms E) Client's general appearance
If fertilization does occur, what hormone level remains elevated to ensure the optimal environment for implantation of the zygote about six to eight days after fertilization?
a. estrogen c. follicle stimulating hormone b. luteinizing hormone d. progesterone
An RN realizes that she inadvertently gave a patient who was NPO for surgery his otherwise normally scheduled PO medications. Which action would she take if she were exhibiting professional accountability?
a. Report the error to the charge nurse and follow up with the patient's surgeon. b. Report the incident to the charge nurse and blame the co-worker who interrupted her medication pass. c. Keep the incident to herself so that the patient's surgery will not be canceled. d. Report the incident the next day that she works.