A resident of a long-term care facility refuses to eat until she has had her hair combed and her make-up applied. In this case, what patient need should have priority?
A) the need to have nutrition
B) the need to feel good about oneself
C) the need to live in a safe environment
D) the need for love from others
B
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When describing newborns with birth-weight variations to a group of nursing students, the instructor identifies which variation if the newborn weighs 5.2 lb at any gestational age?
A) Small for gestational age B) Low birth weight C) Very low birth weight D) Extremely low birth weight
Which contemporary theorist is best known for her emphasis on the caring aspect of nursing?
a. Orem b. Watson c. Henderson d. King
A review of the medical record reveals that a patient has a grade IV/VI cardiac murmur. The nurse would expect which findings upon assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. A murmur that is audible with the stethoscope barely touching the chest wall 2. A very soft, barely audible murmur 3. A loud murmur 4. A softly palpable thrill 5. No appreciable vibration
Your client is a 76-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus, type II. He is having more difficulty managing his diabetes, is losing weight, and has an unkempt appearance. Your nursing diagnosis should be:
1. Knowledge deficit. 2. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. 3. Ineffective therapeutic regimen. 4. Ineffective health maintenance.