The most important component of the nursing process that precedes the nursing intervention and is prepared by the registered nurse is the ____________ ___________
ANS:
nursing diagnosis
The nursing diagnosis defines the problem of the patient using standardized language.
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A) Hemolytic anemia B) Hemophilia B C) von Willebrand's disease D) Acute lymphoblastic anemia
In a discussion about cancer, a student asks why the body does not phagocytize a tumor. What would be the instructor's best response?
A) "Sometimes tumor cells trick the T cells into allowing them to survive." B) "Some tumor cells do not develop an antigen–antibody reaction." C) "Some tumor cells develop a strong mast cell reaction." D) "Tumor cells are too small to be seen by the immune system."
The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatoid arthritis. A nonpharmacological measure to reduce the joint pain is
1. moist heat. 2. elevation of extremity. 3. massage. 4. immobilization.
What are the "six rights" of drug administration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Right patient b. Right diagnosis c. Right drug d. Right dose e. Right route f. Right time g. Right documentation h. Right to refuse