A 29-year-old, married female, Gravida 1, Para 0, is having contractions 5 minutes apart. She describes them as severe cramps. Her husband states, "I think her water broke on the way to the hospital
" Which type of assessment should the nurse begin?
A) Focused
B) Complete
C) Psychosocial
D) Personal
A
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A 20-year-old has been admitted to a rehabilitation center after hospital treatment for an ischemic stroke. Which of the following aspects of the client's history would be considered to have contributed to his stroke? Select all that apply. The client
A) is an African American male. B) takes iron supplements for the treatment of chronic anemia. C) blood pressure has historically been in the range of 150s/90s. D) was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 years ago. E) takes corticosteroids for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Ringworm, frequently found in schoolchildren, is caused by a(n)
a. Virus b. Fungus c. Allergic reaction d. Bacterial infection
The nurse using Watson's theory to guide practice would put highest priority on
a. assisting patients to achieve the state of self-actualization. b. creating a caring relationship with the patient. c. helping the patient understand the role of stress on illness. d. negotiating health care in a culturally congruent manner.
Because there have been many well-known artists, poets, and writers who suffered from manic-depressive illness, the manic state has been associated with creativity
Which of the following manic symptoms will MOST likely lead to increased productivity? a. increased risk-taking b. hallucinations c. increased libido d. delusions