Because rectal bleeding is a common finding in ulcerative colitis, which additional question is important for the nurse to ask jess?
a. do you ever hear ringing in your ears?
b. do you feel fatigued or light headed?
c. do you experience tremors or headaches?
d. do you have trouble remembering recent events?
Answer: b. do you feel fatigued or light headed?
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The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?
A) Thrill at the base of the heart B) Harsh, continuous, machine-like murmur C) Faint pulses D) Systolic murmur along the left sternal border
When a treatment team decides to go to court to obtain permission to provide chemotherapy for a child whose parents refuse to give consent for the treatment based on religious grounds, the ethical principles that are in conflict are
a. fidelity and justice. b. beneficence and autonomy. c. justice and beneficence. d. autonomy and fidelity.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a forensic client. Which of the following would it be most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the assessment to the client?
A) "This is just a routine assessment, and we will be discussing specific events that have led to you being admitted to this unit." B) "I will be asking you questions so we can determine how to best meet your needs." C) "It is important during this initial assessment that you relate the specific details of the crimes associated with your case so we can effectively treat you." D) "I will be asking you questions that will focus on mental health and behavioral issues rather than on the specific details of any crimes associated with your case."
The father of a 3-year-old states, "He isn't current on his immunizations. I have full custody of him now, but I don't know what he needs." Which nursing diagnoses would the nurse choose for this situation?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Caregiver Role Strain 2. Coping, Ineffective 3. Knowledge, Deficient 4. Health Maintenance, Ineffective