Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse plan to address first for a person experimenting with autoerotic asphyxia?
A) Personal identity disturbance
B) Spiritual distress
C) Pain related to extreme discomfort
D) Risk for violence: self-directed
D
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The nurse is providing care for a teenager with otitis media. When assessing the patient for potentially adverse effects of Cortisporin Otic, what question should the nurse ask?
A) "Have you developed a fever since you started to use the ear drops?" B) "Have you been getting any headaches since you started taking the drops?" C) "Has there been any blood that you've noticed in your outer ear?" D) "Have you noticed any loss of hearing since you started taking the drops?"
Once a nurse has evaluated and treated a patient's injuries, arrangements are made to transfer the patient to a(n) ____________________ facility where the patient can receive intense physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
Fill in the blank with correct word.
When educating the client, the nurse understands that there can be some negativity associated with the term "diet." Many clients may view "diet" as another term for which of the following?
A) A health behavior B) A medical treatment C) A positive experience D) A short-term punishment to endure
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe electrolyte imbalances that have occurred as a result of kidney failure. The nurse knows that this patient is at risk for what disorders as a result of this electrolyte imbalance?
1. Fluid retention 2. Muscle spasms 3. Fractures 4. High cholesterol 5. Depression