Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing? Select all that apply
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.
E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F) Nursing is a profession that used specialized knowledge and skills.
C, E, F
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Which of the following are reasons that hospitalized older adults require early and competent discharge planning? (Select all that apply.)
A) To prevent complications B) To reduce the risk of rehospitalization C) To minimize stress to themselves and their caregivers D) So that they can leave the hospital in a sicker, more debilitated state
The nurse removes a pot plant from the room of a patient with HIV as a preventive measure against:
1. aspergillosis. 2. candidiasis. 3. coccidioidomycosis. 4. cytomegalovirus.
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin) for a history of DVT. Before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the client's
a. Homan's sign. b. PT, INR. c. PTT. d. vital signs.
Monitoring of a patient on gabapentin to treat seizures includes:
1. Routine therapeutic drug levels every 3 to 4 months 2. Assessing for dermatologic reactions, including Steven's Johnson 3. Routine serum electrolytes, especially in hot weather 4. Recording seizure frequency, duration, and severity