When taking the health history of a patient who presents with acute abdominal pain, the nurse should first:
A) Avoid using subjective 1 to 10 pain scale to assess the patient's pain.
B) Collect detailed demographic information from the patient.
C) Explore the patient's past history of GI illness.
D) Postpone an in-depth history to take vital signs.
D
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Abnormal changes in the contour of the breasts such as dimpling, retractions, or flattening may be due to a cancerous growth resulting in which of the following?
a. fibrotic shortening of Cooper's ligaments b. necrosis of epidermal tissue c. inflammation of the mammary duct d. pectoral muscle atrophy
Which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate at the beginning of the health interview?
a. "Hello, Mrs. Smith. My name is Alice. We'll start with a few questions before the physical exam." b. "Welcome, Sara. I'm Alice. Let's get down to some questions about your health." c. "I'm Alice Jones. I'm here to do an interview about your health." d. "Hey, Mrs. Smith! Are you ready for some questions about your health?"
The nurse manager has been charged with evaluating and determining if the current system of team nursing is efficient and cost effective for the unit
Which of the following statements supports the cost-effectiveness of team nursing on this unit? 1. Team nursing is cost-effective since it allows for the use of unlicensed assistive personnel to provide care delegated by the registered nurse. 2. The Institute of Medicine's 2004 report Keeping Patients Safe identified team nursing as being the most cost-effective care delivery system. 3. Research conducted by Aiken, Buerhaus, Kramer, and Needleman concludes that team nursing is the most cost-effective care delivery system. 4. Managed care organizations provide financial incentives to institutions that use team nursing as a means to decrease the high cost of registered nurse salaries.
The nurse in the pediatric clinic observes a parental lack of warmth and interest toward the child. Which family style will the nurse most likely document in this situation?
1. Authoritarian 2. Authoritative 3. Indifferent 4. Permissive