The school nurse has noticed that children who ride their bikes to school do not use safety protective gear such as helmets. The literature confirms that bike safety is a problem particularly for school-aged children in rural communities
The nurse's assessment leads to a diagnosis indicating a need for teaching. Which of the following statements is the best nursing diagnostic statement based on the assessment data?
A) Risk for injury related to lack of knowledge of bicycle safety
B) Knowledge deficit related to bike safety
C) Ineffective health management related to a knowledge deficit of health care safety techniques
D) Alteration in safety management related to a lack of understanding of the importance of safety endeavors in school-aged children
A
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a. tip of the finger. b. cubital fossa. c. side of the finger. d. center of the thumb.
A student makes the statement to a colleague, "Blood plasma is essentially just a carrier for the formed elements like red blood cells and white blood cells." What would be the most accurate response to this statement?
A) "That's not really true. Plasma is crucial in the immune and inflammatory responses." B) "Actually, plasma plays a significant role in nutrient and waste transport." C) "Not really. Plasma also contributes to the processes of protein synthesis and hematopoiesis." D) "Actually, plasma is integral to the proper function of the liver and maintenance of acid-base balance."
The client with otitis media has purulent material draining from the affected ear. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Irrigate the affected ear. B. Gently examine the affected ear with an otoscope. C. Pack the affected ear and apply a pressure dressing. D. Obtain a specimen of the draining material for culture.
Mr. T., a 70-year-old client on the acute care floor, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease during this admission. Prior to discharge the nurse completed a nutritional assessment with the client and his wife
She explained about the risk for developing malnutrition due to malabsorption of dietary nutrients. She suggested including green leafy vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and nuts to increase the intake of: 1. Magnesium. 2. Copper. 3. Iron. 4. Zinc.