The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an indwelling urinary catheter inserted for the past 5 days. In reviewing and revising the plan of care, what is the most important nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Disturbed Body Image
b. Risk for Infection
c. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
d. Risk for Decreased Urine Output
ANS: B
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A) Promoting effective communication B) Controlling diarrhea C) Preventing cognitive decline D) Managing choreiform movements
What advantage does the electronic health record (EHR) system have over traditional paper systems?
a. More portable b. Unbreakable c. Fewer privacy issues d. Reduces redundancy
Based on current evidence, the nurse who plans smoking cessation interventions for adolescent girls should focus on interventions directed toward
a. Obeying parents and reducing television viewing. b. Fostering generativity over self-absorption. c. Role overload, addiction counseling, and depression. d. Weight management, self-esteem, and stress management.
The client is very frustrated that pseudoephedrine is no longer stocked on pharmacy shelves. The client does not like to go the pharmacy counter to obtain the drug. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of methamphetamine being produced." 2. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of inhaled heroin being produced." 3. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of methylphenidate being produced." 4. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of crack cocaine being produced."