The nurse is examining a patient who has an exacerbation of hip pain when in a sitting position. Which body system can the nurse examine with the patient lying down?
A) Posterior thorax
B) Balance
C) Spinal motion
D) Anterior thorax
D
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The physician is planning to take the patient to surgery in the morning and leaves an order for the nurse to get the patient to sign the surgical permit. The physician's note indicates that the patient has been educated on the procedure
However, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what he's going to do. He rushed in and rushed out so fast, I couldn't ask any questions." The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and calls the physician to inform him of the patient's statement. This is an example of the nurse acting as a. Patient advocate. b. Patient educator. c. Manager. d. Clinical nurse specialist.
When obtaining information for a database, which of the following represents a nurse commitment and interest in reflected integrative medicine (CAM)?
A) "What types of foods do you consume in 24 hours?" B) "Do you take any vitamins or minerals, and if so, what?" C) "What prescription medications do you take daily?" D) "What diseases do you suffer from and what are your allergies?"
Which of the following conditions is where the heart muscle cannot contract even though electrical activity appears on the ECG??
A) Pulseless electrical activity B) Idioventricular rhythm C) Ventricular fibrillation D) Premature ventricular complex
Compare bolus feeding to a continuous drip as to expense, and advantages and disadvantages for the patient and for the nurses