Data in the electronic health record that the provider reviews prior to a patient encounter varies with the clinic setting. In an urgent care clinic, the provider should review:
1. The patient's current diagnosis and history
2. Drugs the patient is currently taking
3. Any recent previous encounter for the same problem as this visit and what was done
4. All of the above
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A patient is diagnosed with heart failure. She asks the nurse for further details about heart failure. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) "Heart failure can be caused by atherosclerotic plaque due to high-fat diets." B) "Hypothyroidism will result in decreased heart rate and development of heart failure." C) "The administration of diuretics increases blood volume, causing symptoms to abate." D) "The use of digoxin will slow heart rate to make your heart more efficient."
The survivors of a patient who unexpectedly died in a hospital contact an attorney regarding a wrongful death against the hospital and two nurses. Review of the hospital's pertinent policy and procedures found them to be current
Review of the medical record revealed that policy and procedures were followed by the nurses. Based on this information, what is the likely strength of this case? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The survivors have a good case since hospital policy and procedures do not supersede national standards. 2. The survivors have a good case since the death was unexpected. 3. Since the patient is dead and cannot report variation from the standards no case is possible. 4. The case against the nurses is weak since they followed hospital policy and procedures. 5. The case against the hospital is weak since policies and procedures are current.
__________ is another name for nosebleed
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client 2 hours post–esophageal dilation develops increasing pain in the throat. Which is the best action of the nurse?
a. Administer an analgesic. b. Document the finding. c. Reposition the client. d. Assess the client for perforation.