The measurement of a wave starts when the wave departs the____________.?
A) baseline
B) isoelectric line
C) vertical axis
D) horizontal axis
B
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When assessing a brain-injured patient's inconsistent performance, the nurse recognizes that egocentricity increases the potential for:
a. learning. b. depression. c. anger and frustration. d. intense concentration.
A patient has lost 10 pounds in the last 2 months from breast cancer and chemotherapy. The chemotherapy has caused the patient to not eat. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to develop the plan of care?
a. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Decreased Food Intake b. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Cancer c. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Loss of Weight d. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirement Related to Insufficient Pre-scription of Chemotherapy
During an assessment of a patient's abdomen, frequent pulsations are noted in the epigastric region. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Document the findings as hyperactive bowel sounds. 2. Review the patient's medical records for signs and symptoms of cirrhosis, which may indicate ascites. 3. Note the time when the patient last voided. 4. Auscultate for a bruit.
A school nurse is working with a child's parents to help modify the child's behavior at school. Which is the primary nursing intervention in working with a child with a conduct disorder?
A) Plan activities that provide opportunities for success. B) Give the child unconditional acceptance for good behaviors. C) Recognize behaviors that precede the onset of aggression and intervene before violence occurs. D) Provide immediate positive feedback for acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.