A physician examines a patient and determines that the patient has an infection of the throat caused by a pathogenic streptococcus. The physician's evaluation is called a/an __________
A. diagnosis
B. prognosis
C. etiology
D. pathology
A
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During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children come to help when they are in town
Her husband is unable to care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles are empty. This situation is best described by the term: a. Physical abuse. b. Financial neglect. c. Psychological abuse. d. Unintentional physical neglect.
An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
1. "Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost." 2. "Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible." 3. "Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing." 4. "The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises."
The nurse assessing a patient with multiple injuries is concerned about the patient's ability to maintain adequate oxygenation. Which explanation would the nurse provide for this increased concern?
1. The patient's bowel sounds are hypoactive. 2. The patient has a hemoglobin level of 14 mg/dL. 3. The patient suffered a cervical neck injury and slight concussion. 4. The patient had an arm injury from flying glass.
The spouse is concerned that the client in labor will be hungry since the last time any food was eaten was several hours ago
What should the nurse explain as effects of the labor process on the client's gastrointestinal system? Select all that apply. 1. Reduced gastric motility 2. Increased gastric volume 3. Increased gastric motility 4. Reduced absorption of food 5. Prolonged gastric emptying time