A nurse is developing a nursing diagnosis for a client. Which information should she include?
a) Actions to achieve goals
b) Expected outcomes
c) Factors influencing the client's problem
d) Nursing history
Answer: c) Factors influencing the client's problem
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The LPN/LVN has arrived at the patient's bedside with a unit of packed cells to be connected to an IV that is infusing. When the RN arrives, what is the first thing the nurses must do?
a. Check to ensure that the donor and recipient numbers match according to policy b. Request the patient to sign the card on the packed cells c. Immediately administer the packed cells d. Check the patient's ID bracelet and then administer the packed cells
The nurse is conducting a home safety class for a group of parents in the community. Which should the nurse teach families that would contribute to maintaining safety in the home?
A) Remove labels from containers and refill for recycling. B) Use overloaded outlets only when necessary. C) Keep plants in the home. D) Always pull a plug at the plug-in from the wall outlet.
Important techniques in performing the rectal examination include which of the following?
A) Lubrication B) Waiting for the sphincter to relax C) Explaining what the patient should expect with each step before it occurs D) All of the above
The independent variable is weight gain during pregnancy. The dependent variable is the infant's birth weight. What is the appropriate test statistic?
A) t-test B) ANOVA C) Chi-square D) Pearson's r