A nurse is providing care to a patient with a mental disorder classified by the DSM-IV-TR
The nurse understands that although the first three axes appear to contain all the diagnostic information about a patient, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning and:
A) Life stressors
B) Cultural background
C) Marital status
D) Genetic history
A
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The nurse notices a sputum specimen sitting on the bedside table in a patient's room. After asking the patient when he produced the sputum specimen, he learns the specimen is about 4 hours old. Knowing this information, the nurse:
A) Immediately takes the sputum specimen to the laboratory B) Discards the specimen and assists the patient in obtaining another specimen C) Refrigerates the sputum specimen D) Waits an additional 2 hours before sending the specimen to the laboratory
What is the focus of a nurse practicing as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)?
1. Improvement of client care and nursing practice 2. Providing orientation for the novice nurse 3. Acting as a liaison between staff nurses and administration 4. Assisting physicians with in-patient care delivery
The healthcare agency is incorporating a continuity plan to ensure business continuity and successful recovery after a disaster. Which should be considered as the most effective way to emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness?
A) Conduct staff reviews of continuity and recovery plans. B) Test the emergency staff notification system. C) Incorporate mock disaster situations into staff training. D) Display continuity plans in conspicuous places.
The client is admitted to the acute care unit with a phosphorus level of 2.3 mg/dL. Which nursing intervention would support this client's homeostasis?
1. Encourage consumption of milk and yogurt 2. Enforce strict isolation protocols 3. Encourage consumption of a high-calorie carbohydrate diet 4. Strain all urine