A patient recovering from a traumatic gunshot wound asks when discharge will occur. Which response should the nurse make?
A. "As soon as the wound heals, you can return to work."
B. "Probably never."
C. "Right now there is no way of knowing how long you will be hospitalized."
D. "I would say in a few weeks."
Answer: C
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a. once a day. b. twice a day. c. at bedtime. d. each shift.
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1. The qualitative study will report using inferential statistics, but the quantitative study will not. 2. The qualitative study will report using descriptive statistics, but the quantitative study will not. 3. The qualitative study will report using descriptive statistics and the quantitative study may use either descriptive or inferential statistics or both. 4. There should be no difference in the statistical tests.
It is essential for an elderly patient who lives alone and has atrophy of his olfactory organs to have which of the following installed in the home?
A) Grab bars B) Non-slip mats C) Baseboard heaters D) A smoke detector
Annie Potter is a nurse at a public clinic that provides prenatal care. On a recent Monday, Annie cared for Grace, a 25-year-old who is approximately 8 weeks pregnant. Annie reassures
Grace that because she is early in her pregnancy, by coming to the clinic for regular checkups and following instructions, her pregnancy should go smoothly. Annie explains that prenatal care does all of the following except: 1. Detect complications of pregnancy (e.g., diabetes or hypertension) so that they can be properly managed. 2. Direct low-income clients to social services such as Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that can improve nutrition and health care. 3. Ensure that there will be no birth defects that go undetected. 4. Provide important education and counseling that address lifestyle changes (e.g., stopping smoking) that will help ensure a healthy baby.