The average life expectancy of someone with cystic fibrosis is 15 years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is appropriate client education for the nurse to give to a client with mitral stenosis who is dyspneic at night?
A) Sleep during the day. B) Take prescribed sleeping pills. C) Sleep in a sitting position. D) Sleep in a flat position with face parallel to the ceiling.
A terminally ill patient you are caring for is complaining of pain. The physician has ordered a large dose of narcotic via intravenous infusion
You know that one of the side effects of this medicine is respiratory depression. When you assess your patient's respiratory status, you find that the rate has decreased from 16 breaths per minute to 10 breaths per minute. What action should you take? A) Decrease the IV infusion B) Stimulate the patient C) Report the decreased respiratory rate to the physician D) Allow the patient to rest comfortably
When attempting to provide culturally sensitive care according to the explanatory model, the nurse asks the patient
a. "Who will be able to help you when you go home?" b. "Do you think the treatment is helping?" c. "When did you first notice the problem?" d. "Has this illness changed your life?"
The vital signs of a postpartum patient on day 1 after delivery are: Temp 99ºF, RR 18, HR 78, BP 140/90. What is the appropriate intervention by the nurse?
A) Report the slight elevation in BP B) Nothing, the vital signs are within normal limits C) Recheck all vital signs in 30 minutes D) Recheck only the BP in 30 minutes