While reading a journal article, the nurse asks herself these questions: "What is this about overall? Is it true in whole or in part? Does it matter to my practice?" What is this nurse doing?
1) Reading the article analytically
2) Performing a literature review
3) Formulating a searchable question
4) Determining the soundness of the article
ANS: 1
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1. To identify genetic predisposition 2. To diagnose psychiatric illness 3. To identify appropriate treatment 4. To identify pathology in the HPA axis function
The nurse is preparing to conduct a focused interview on a client who reports a recent weight gain. Which inquiry by the nurse is the most appropriate for this client?
1. "Are you eating more than you should?" 2. "Do you eat large quantities of carbohydrates?" 3. "Please tell me about what foods and beverages you have consumed for the past 24 hours." 4. "Have you noticed your energy level has decreased with your recent weight gain?
Mrs. D, age 77, has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following questions by her nurse is most indicative of a holistic approach to gerontological nursing care?
A) "How do you anticipate this affecting your lifestyle and your daily routines?" B) "Would you like me to show you a few different glucometers so that you can choose one that works for you.". C) "Can I arrange for you to meet with a dietitian to go over some nutrition tips?" D) "When would be a good time for me to teach you about skin care and diabetes?"
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment during a scheduled health maintenance visit for a school-age child. Which assessment findings support the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis? Select all that apply
1) Chronic runny nose 2) Boggy turbinates 3) Red turbinates 4) Bluish-purple turbinates 5) Enlarged tonsils