The nurse is assessing learning by a critically ill patient and family. What is the best method of assessment?
A) Written test
B) Specific questions
C) Open-ended questions
D) Literacy assessment
C
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The nurse is aware that the hepatitis A immunization provides immunity in:
a. 5 days. b. 10 days. c. 15 days. d. 30 days.
During the postpartum period, the woman should be instructed to report immediately which danger sign to her health care provider?
a. Vaginal discharge persisting over 1 week b. Leaking of breast milk between feedings c. Localized pain in the calf or leg d. Tiring more easily than usual
The nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a client who recently returned from the operating room (OR)
On data collection, the nurse notes that the client's vital signs are blood pressure (BP), 118/70 mm Hg; pulse, 91 beats/min; and respirations, 16 breaths/min. Preoperative vital signs were BP, 132/88 mm Hg; pulse, 74 beats/min; and respirations, 20 breaths/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? 1. Shake the client gently to arouse. 2. Call the surgeon immediately. 3. Cover the client with a warm blanket. 4. Recheck the vital signs in 15 minutes.
Abused women may remain in the relationship for various reasons. What are some of these reasons? Select all that apply
A. If she attempts to leave, his reprisals may be even worse. B. Lack of money, lack of skill, or lack of employment opportunities may make the woman remain in the abusive relationship. C. Like many women, she secretly enjoys being dominated. D. She believes that marriage is forever and divorce is both a failure and shameful. E. The woman may feel there is no place she can safely go. F. Women secretly enjoy having a strong male being responsible.