A deposit of uric acid in the soft tissues of a gouty subject is called:
A. Calculus
B. Synovium
C. Tophus
D. Arthritis
C
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A group of students are discussing the impact of non-nursing theories in clinical practice. The students would be correct if they chose which theory to prioritize patient care?
a. Erikson's Psychosocial Theory b. Paul's Critical Thinking Theory c. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs d. Rosenstock's Health Belief Model
All of the following are strategies to help the nurse avoid making common diagnostic errors except
a. recognizing that the initial diagnosis will always remain constant b. avoid personal bias in interpreting data c. use of an organizational framework for clustering data cues d. continued collection and analysis of data for use in the revision process
A patient being treated for depression reports experiencing nausea, palpitations, and "a terrible headache.". When the physical examination determines the patient is diaphoresic and hypertensive, the nurse should ask:
a. "When did you last take your phenelzine (Nardil)?" b. "Did you take your amitriptyline (Elavil) on schedule?" c. "What natural foods have you had in the last 24 hours?" d. "Have you had any alcohol to drink within the last 24 hours?"
A nurse is assessing a family of a patient with a persistent mental disorder. In comparing this family to one without a member who has a mental disorder, which function would the nurse expect this family to serve? Select all that apply
A) Providing support B) Providing socialization C) Advocating for services D) Providing information E) Monitoring services