In order to obtain the best information possible during the working phase of the assessment, the nurse should utilize which of the following questions?
a. What has your doctor told you about your illness?
b. You are really excited about the baby, aren't you?
c. Are you having pain right now?
d. Do you eat three meals a day?
ANS: A
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a. assess kidney function. b. determine respiratory insufficiency. c. prevent dysrhythmias related to anesthesia. d. measure functional liver capability.
A patient has increased total iron binding capacity and transferrin levels. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Prepare to administer vitamin B12. b. Encourage the patient to eat protein. c. Ensure the patient gets sun exposure. d. Prepare the patient for chelating therapy.
Career development is an iterative and continuous process combining linear and nonlinear approaches. A model has been suggested for use that has five phases of career planning. Which of the following phases relates to self-assessments?
A) Scanning the environment B) Periodic reality checks C) Incongruence forces alternative career path D) Decision to stay or make a change
The client has been diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse is asked if the client's symptoms are more likely right or left heart failure. Which of the following symptoms would indicate left-sided heart failure?
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