Issues to consider when gathering and recording qualitative data are:
A) The presence of environmental noise
B) The positive aspects of note taking
C) Storing the data in a safe place
D) The quality of the recording equipment
B
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A) Hypertrophy of the bladder muscle and increased bladder wall thickness B) Decreased urine production and nitrogenous waste excretion by the kidneys C) Decompensation, bladder stretching, and high residual urine volume D) Overflow incontinence and loss of contraction power
The patient informs the hospice nurse, "I'm not sold on this hospice thing. I'm not looking for Jesus, I'm just dying." The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be:
a. "Spiritualism is as you define it." b. "Rejecting the spiritual aspect of yourself may not be in your best interest." c. "Hospice service is about how to make your remaining time meaningful." d. "Based on what you say, hospice service may not answer your needs."
The neonatal death rate is defined as which of the following?
A) Death in the first year of life B) Death in the first 28 days of life C) Death in utero in the last 28 days of pregnancy D) Death in the first 6 months of life
Review of patient's medical record reveals the notation, "CF at 6 feet on R.". How should the nurse interpret this information?
1. The patient can discriminate light perception only and only at less than 6 feet. 2. The patient's vision is normal. 3. The patient can see hand motion. 4. The patient can count the nurse's fingers at the distance of 6 feet.