Which nonverbal skill would suggest the patient could be physically or emotionally ill?
a. Open posture
b. Nodding while listening
c. Maintaining eye contact
d. Lack of grooming
Answer: d. Lack of grooming
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a. Risk for aspiration b. Impaired verbal communication c. Knowledge deficit related to disease process d. Altered urinary elimination
A nurse is required to care for a client with facial burns who is prescribed the open method treatment. Which of the following nursing interventions should a nurse perform?
A) Administer a cold sponge bath to the client. B) Keep the client's room cool and airy. C) Place a bed cradle or sheets over the client. D) Place the client on a moist linen sheet.
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A) Advanced knowledge and skills in general nursing practice B) An emphasis on acute medical-surgical nursing C) Advanced knowledge and skills in rehabilitation D) An emphasis on community-oriented nursing E) An emphasis on community health
A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he had stents inserted in two sites in the coronary arteries
He was also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives. What type of care is he receiving? a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Health promotion