A pulsation that is diminished to the point of being barely palpable would be graded as:
a. 0.
b. 1.
c. 2.
d. 3.
B
A pulse that is diminished and barely palpable would be graded as a 1 on a scale of 0 to 4.
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The nurse is caring for patients on unit that uses electronic health records (EHRs). In order to protect personal health information, the nurse should:
a. allow only nurses that she knows and trusts to use her verification code. b. not worry about mistakes since the information cannot be tracked. c. never share her password with anyone. d. be aware that the EHR is sophisticated and immune to failure.
A new mother wants to be sure that she is meeting her daughter's needs while feeding her commercially prepared infant formula. The nurse should evaluate the mother's knowledge about appropriate infant care
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You are going to prescribe a drug and the electronic health record (EHR) alerts you that there is a potential drug–drug interaction. The alert is generated by:
1. The Food and Drug Administration MedWatch system 2. TOXNET, the National Institutes of Health alert system 3. The EHR clinical decision support system 4. Lexicomp, a commercial medication alert system
The nurse is providing education for a patient who had a recent cholecystectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "If you are overweight, it is suggested that you lose weight." b. "Fat is introduced slowly and adjusted according to individual tolerance." c. "It is important to increase the protein intake in your diet." d. "Raw fruits and vegetables should be avoided." e. "Fat should be less than 20% of total diet." f. "There are no dietary restrictions once you leave the hospital."