An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to:
A) Conduct research to better understand the context of nursing practice
B) Establish a scientific base of evidence for practice
C) Document the role nursing serves in society
D) Establish research priorities
B
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A pregnant client is diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Based on this diagnosis, which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate?
A) Decreased liver enzymes B) Hemolysis C) Elevated lipid panel D) Increased platelet count
A nurse works with a child who is sad and irritable because the child's parents are divorcing. Why is establishing a therapeutic alliance with this child a priority?
a. Therapeutic relationships provide an outlet for tension. b. Focusing on the strengths increases a person's self-esteem. c. Acceptance and trust convey feelings of security to the child. d. The child should express feelings rather than internalize them.
An older adult patient is scheduled for an annual physical including a PSA and a digital rectal examination (DRE). How are these two test scheduled for the patient?
A. PSA is drawn before the DRE is performed B. DRE is one severe weeks before PSA C. PSA is reviewed first because DRE may be unnecessary D. Both tests can be done at the convenience of the patient
After collecting information from patients about a health problem the population health nurse is analyzing the information to determine the natural history of the condition. What elements of the natural history should the nurse identify?
(Select all that apply.) 1. Signs and symptoms of the health problem. 2. The effects that the health problem has on the body. 3. Length of time the health problem will affect the body. 4. Factors that contribute to the development of the health problem. 5. Outcomes and factors that affect the outcomes of the health problem.