A patient with intermittent claudication wonders why the nurse wants to know where the patient is experiencing cramping when he walks. What would be the nurse's best answer?
A) "The area of pain tells us what treatment will work best for you."
B) "The area of cramping indicates whether you may have numbness and tingling also."
C) "The area of pain can help us identify what risk factor is predominant."
D) "The area of cramping is close to the area of arterial occlusion."
D
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A) A child over one year of age B) A newborn infant C) A toddler in preschool D) A 5-month-old infant
The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with HIV. Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
1. "I know to use an oil-based lubricant to prevent giving the disease to my partner." 2. "I know I have to practice safe sex with my partner." 3. "I will not share my toothbrush or razor with my partner." 4. "I know I can't donate blood anymore because I have HIV."
Which precaution has the highest priority for instruction of the client going home with thrombocytopenia?
A. "Drink at least 3 liters of fluid each day." B. "Avoid flossing your teeth until platelets return to normal." C. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages until your CBC is normal." D. "Avoid the use of salt substitutes that contain potassium chloride."
A nurse manager has had to handle a particularly difficult physician who is demanding as well as demeaning. Through this situation, the nurse manager has learned that accuracy and honesty are attributes of which skill necessary for managers?
1. Critical thinking 2. Communication 3. Networking 4. Responsibility