The first visiting nurse service in the United States was directed by nurses and provided care to people of all ages with both acute and chronic care needs. This service was offered in:
a. Washington.
b. New York City.
c. Philadelphia.
d. New Jersey.
C
The first visiting nurse service in the United States was formed in Philadelphia.
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A) Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction related to disruption of traction weights B) Risk for Infection related to surgical incision and insertion of hardware C) Risk for Disuse Syndrome related to use of traction to stabilize fracture D) Acute Pain related to bone and soft tissue damage
A thorough understanding of how information is currently collected and processed is the starting point in performing a needs assessment. This is also known as which of the following?
1. Assessing internal environment 2. Assessing external environment 3. Planning for the change process 4. Implementing the new system
What will the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient with depression being treated with amitriptyline (Elavil)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dryness of the mouth is normal; sucking on sugar free hard candy and ice chips or chewing gum may help alleviate this problem. b. Rise slowly from a supine or sitting position to avoid dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. c. Avoid alcohol and barbiturates. d. If adverse effects occur, discontinue the medication. e. An immediate elevation in mood will be noted.
The nurse is caring for a patient on a gastrointestinal unit. The nurse would be most concerned if a patient reported which of the following?
a. "My stool is soft and dark brown; I usually move my bowels twice a day." b. "Lately, I've had two or three loose, sticky black stools every day." c. "My stool has been dark green and hard to pass lately." d. "Usually I move my bowels every day and the stool is light brown."