While showering a patient, a nurse recognizes that the heat of the shower can cause the patient to experience
1. Vasodilation.
2. Hypertension.
3. Vasoconstriction.
4. Narrowing of blood vessels.
ANS: 1
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a. Eight-hour shifts b. Twelve-hour shifts c. Mandatory overtime d. Student nurses on the unit e. Unplanned overtime
Pharmacoeconomics is an important concept in managed care. Which of the following is the fundamental objective of managed care?
a. Effective resource allocation b. Choosing the best option given a variety of treatment choices and limited re-sources c. Increased efficiency of patient care delivery d. Maximizing the quality of care while minimizing costs
A patient with an autoimmune disorder tells the nurse, "My family keeps telling me I don't look sick." Which problem should the nurse use to guide this patient's care?
1. lack of family comprehension about the disease process 2. alteration in body functions 3. inability of the patient to cope with the health problem 4. inability of the patient to tolerate activity
A mill worker with injuries to the spinal cord is under care at a healthcare facility and is
now anxious about the paralysis that he has experienced. What would be the consequence of a transection of the spinal cord? A) Permanent paralysis B) Chronic headaches C) Confusion D) Loss of renal function