Which one of the following diagnoses would be written for stress as the cause of the problem?
A) Anxiety related to conflicts about values and goals in life
B) Caregiver Role Strain related to long-term stress of care for a parent with Alzheimer's disease
C) Spiritual Distress related to inability to accept diagnosis of terminal illness
D) Hopelessness related to presence of disabling physical injuries
A
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When assessing for substances that are known to harm workers' lungs, the occupational health nurse should assess their potential exposure to which of the following?
A) Organic acids B) Propane C) Asbestos D) Gypsum
The nurse is caring for a 34-year-old obstetric patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The nurse is aware that DIC is
a. an acquired hemorrhagic syndrome of clotting cascade overstimulation and anticlotting processes. b. a hereditary coagulation disorder in which factor VIII is absent. c. a deficiency of the number of circulating platelets with thrombocytopenia present. d. a malignant disorder characterized by painless, progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue.
One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit. Assessment findings for four patients are listed as follows. Which patient should receive the bed?
a. Weight decreased from 150 to 102 lb in 4 months. Vital signs are T 96.9°F; P 46 beats/min; BP 68/48 mm Hg. Amenorrhea for 8 months. b. Weight decreased from 110 to 86 lb in 4 months. Vital signs are T 97.5°F; P 60 beats/min; BP 80/66 mm Hg. Amenorrhea for 2 months. c. Weight decreased from 120 to 90 lb in 3 months. Vital signs are T 98°F; P 50 beats/min; BP 70/50 mm Hg. Menstruation scant for 3 months. d. Weight decreased from 90 to 78 lb in 5 months. Vital signs are T 97.7°F; P 62 beats/min; BP 74/52 mm Hg. Menstruation irregular for 6 months.
The nurse is caring for an older patient who is taking 25 mg per day of hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse will closely monitor which lab value in this patient?
a. Coagulation studies b. White blood count c. Liver function tests d. Serum potassium