Women victimized by abuse are more likely to be diagnosed with serious health problems. What is a common serious health problem these women are diagnosed with?
A) Neuromuscular problems
B) Diabetes
C) Acute unexplained pain
D) High blood pressure
D
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A patient infected with AIDS tells the nurse that she has been only partially compliant with the medications because of the side effect of nausea. The nurse's best response is:
1. "When the nausea decreases, you can take the dosage." 2. "You should stop all medicine when nauseated and call your doctor." 3. "You should always take your medicine as prescribed, or it may not be effective." 4. "Didn't you know that nausea is expected with this therapy?"
Two data collectors scored pressure ulcers similarly using the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer assessment. This finding indicates what?
a. Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was high. b. Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was low. c. The data collection method was inappropriate for the investigation. d. Interrater reliability cannot be established without the two data collectors examining each pressure ulcer together at the same time.
Johanna is being interviewed for a primary care nursing position. The interviewer has heard less-than-favourable things about Johanna from others. How could the interviewer correct for bias during the interview?
a. Only use interview questions if the discussion gets out of hand. b. Have a group of individuals interview Johanna and all of the other candidates. c. Wait to meet Johanna to determine what the characteristics of the person to be hired should be. d. Ask Johanna why others are speaking poorly about her.
Appropriate intervention for the patient who is having a reinfusion of chest tube drainage is noted when the nurse:
a. Hangs the reinfusion lower than the usual intravenous (IV) bag b. Uses a microaggregate filter on the reinfusion bag c. Maintains 500 mm Hg pressure in the gravity blood cuff d. Keeps the clamps open on the drainage tubing during bag transfer