Mrs. Cruz, a 68-year-old post–hip replacement surgery patient, is being discharged but does not have anyone at home to help her during her recovery period. Her nurse is aware of this and speaks to her doctor about her concerns about Mrs. Cruz
In this situation the nurse has assumed which of the following health-promotion roles? a. Advocate
b. Consultant
c. Educator
d. Role model
A
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When describing the use of anti-infectives to treat urinary tract infections, which of the following would the nurse identify as the most common structure affected?
A) Bladder B) Kidney C) Prostate gland D) Urethra E) Ureters
Serologic testing of a middle-aged woman with a recent history of severe flu-like symptoms has just resulted in a diagnosis of hepatitis A
Which of the following assessment questions should the nurse prioritize when discussing this diagnosis with the patient? A) "Are you currently in a monogamous sexual relationship?" B) "How would describe your typical diet? C) "Which restaurants have you eaten in over the past few weeks?" D) "Have you ever used recreational drugs?"
When performing a physical assessment on a neonate, a nurse notes a triangular-shaped soft area that is not yet fused together toward the back of the top of the head. The nurse should
1. Notify the health-care provider. 2. Assess the neonate's vital signs. 3. Document this as a normal assessment finding. 4. Document this as an abnormal assessment finding.
Johnson conceptualized a nursing client as
A. An interpersonal–integrative system. B. Independent of the environment. C. A behavioral system. D. Being comprised of mind–body–spirit.