The nurse completes a health history and physical assessment on a patient who has been admitted to the hospital for surgery. What is the purpose of this initial assessment?
A) to gather data about a specific and current health problem
B) to identify life-threatening problems that require immediate attention
C) to compare and contrast current health status to baseline data
D) to establish a database to identify problems and strengths
D
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The nurse is planning care for a baby of African American descent born to a mother who smoked during the pregnancy. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this baby?
1. Deficient Knowledge 2. Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 3. Readiness for Enhanced Parenting 4. Anxiety
Which nursing intervention would be most effective when assisting an adolescent who is in stage three of substance abuse?
a. Recommend a drug-free self-help group and family therapy. b. Provide drug education and drug-free activities for the adolescent. c. Recommend hospitalization at a drug abuse center to facilitate withdrawal. d. Provide anticipatory guidance to help the adolescent develop healthy coping skills.
A nurse is assigned to care for a client in the coronary care unit of a healthcare facility. What essential skills should the nurse possess to provide efficient care to clients in coronary care units (CCU)?
A) Ability to provide psychosocial support and rehabilitative services B) Ability to provide cardiac care to a client with heart disorders C) Ability to care for clients undergoing observation before hospitalization D) Ability to prepare meals, keeping in mind the client's cardiac disorder
Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse only?
a. Coordination of care b. Health teaching c. Milieu therapy d. Psychotherapy