In some cultures, the traditional spiritual healer, or medicine man, is the
A) Kara.
B) ablution.
C) shaman.
D) talisman.
C
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The nurse uses information gathered during the assessment phase to benefit client care in what way?
1. To schedule a client's care 2. To contribute to the development of an individualized plan of care 3. To determine the cause of the client's health problem 4. To determine what medications should be prescribed
A critical care nurse is caring for a client in a hypertensive crisis. Blood pressure is being reduced slowly. The nurse is aware that if the blood pressure is lowered too much too quickly, the patient is at risk for
A) a myocardial infarction. B) a cerebral infarction. C) renal failure. D) All of the above are correct.
An elderly patient comes to the clinic with her daughter. The patient is a diabetic and is concerned about foot care
The nurse goes over foot care with the patient and her daughter as the nurse realizes that foot care is extremely important. Why would the nurse feel that foot care is so important to this patient? A) An elderly patient with foot ulcers experiences severe foot pain due to the diabetic polyneuropathy. B) Avoiding the complications associated with foot ulcers may mean the difference between institutionalization and continued independent living. C) Hypoglycemia is a dangerous situation and it may lead to unsteadiness of the feet and falls. D) Drugs that the patients are required to take for their diabetic condition often decrease circulation to the lower extremities.
The patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin. Where does the nurse instruct the patient to place the tablet?
a. Under the tongue b. On top of the tongue c. At the back of the throat d. In the space between the cheek and the gum