A nurse caring for an elderly patient in a long-term care facility notices that the bedding is wet when the patient gets up in the morning. The nurse collects more data to form a conclusion. What type of problem is involved in this scenario?
A) no problem B) possible problem C) actual problem D) clinical problem
B
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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of coronary artery disease. Which of the following is the most beneficial component of the client's diet for his condition?
A) Unsaturated fats B) Trans fats C) Saturated fats D) Hydrogenated fats
An appropriate goal for a patient who is on behavior modification for anorexia nervosa is:
A) Gain 1 lb per week B) Eat all food at each meal C) Discuss the meaning of food to the patient for 1 hour every day D) Attend therapeutic cooking classes daily
The nurse can instruct parents to expect children in which age group to begin to assume more independent responsibility for their own management of a chronic condition, such as blood-glucose monitoring,
, insulin administration,intermittent self-catheterization,and appropriate inhaler use? 1. Toddlers 2. Preschoolers 3. School-age 4. Adolescents
Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from acute otitis media (AOM) because it is usually characterized by:
a. a fever as high as 40° C (104° F). b. severe pain in the ear. c. nausea and vomiting. d. a feeling of fullness in the ear.