Benchmarking data is at the pinnacle of the evidence hierarchy
A) True
B) False
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient has just been given a 6-month prognosis following a diagnosis of extensive stage small-cell lung cancer
The patient states that he would like to die at home, but the team believes that the patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment. What might you suggest as an alternative? A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital. B) Panel the patient for a personal care home. C) Discuss a referral for acute care. D) Discuss a referral for hospice care.
A client with Cushing's syndrome was taught by the nurse about safety precautions to use at home. Which comment indicates that the client understands the instructions?
1. "I should learn some relaxation exercise so that I do not become suicidal." 2. "I should avoid direct sunlight to prevent my skin from developing dark patches." 3. "I should get up slowly from bed or my chair because I might faint." 4. "I will be careful not to hurt myself, since I could break a bone easily."
A client sustained a head injury when falling off of a ladder. While in the hospital, the client begins voiding large amounts of clear urine and states he is very thirsty
The client states that he feels weak and has had an 8-lb weight loss since admission. What should the client be tested for? A) Diabetes insipidus (DI) B) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) C) Pituitary tumor D) Hypothyroidism
With regard to the association of maternal diabetes and other risk situations affecting mother and fetus, nurses should be aware that
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can lead to fetal death at any time during pregnancy. b. Hydramnios occurs approximately twice as often in diabetic pregnancies. c. Infections occur about as often and are considered about as serious in diabetic and nondiabetic pregnancies. d. Even mild to moderate hypoglycemic episodes can have significant effects on fetal well-being.