A family member is hospitalized with an illness. Which of the following factors will the nurse assess to determine the impact this illness will have on the family? Select all that apply
1. Nature of the illness
2. Duration of the illness
3. Cause of the illness
4. Financial impact of the illness
5. Effect of the illness on future family functioning
1; 2; 4; 5
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Which of the following assessment findings of a newly admitted 30-year-old male client would be most likely to cause his physician to suspect polyarteritis nodosa?
A) The man's blood work indicates polycythemia (elevated red cell levels) and leukocytosis (elevated white cells). B) The man's blood pressure is 178/102, and he has abnormal liver function tests. C) The man is acutely short of breath, and his oxygen saturation is 87%. D) The man's temperature is 101.9 °F, and he is diaphoretic (heavily sweating).
When weighing the advantages and disadvantages of home care for perinatal services, nurses should keep in mind that home care:
1. is more dangerous for vulnerable neonates at risk for infection from the nurse. 2. is more cost effective for the nurses than office visits. 3. allows the nurse to interact with and include members in teaching. 4. is made possible by the ready supply of nurses with expertise in maternity care.
The nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
1. Tissue Integrity, Impaired 2. Infection, Risk for 3. Gas Exchange, Impaired 4. Family Processes, Dysfunctional
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with second- and third-degree burns. Which of the following assessment signs would not need to be reported by the nurse?
1. Brassy cough 2. Hoarseness 3. Respiratory rate of 36 4. Urine output of 30 mL in the first hour