A group of nursing students forms a student nursing association to provide support while they are enrolled in a nursing program. This is known as a community of
a. Place
b. Special interest
c. Problem ecology
d. Function
ANS: B
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a. "I should not take this if I think I might be pregnant." b. "I should take this medication on a schedule for 2 to 3 days." c. "I will begin taking this 1 to 3 days before my period begins." d. "I will take this medicine every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain."
The nurse has gathered her assessment data and notes several significant changes in the client's health status. The client's weight has increased by 5 lb over the past 24 hours, he is short of breath, and crackles are auscultated at both lung bases
To which step of the Nursing Process should the nurse proceed after organizing these data? a. Diagnosis b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation
During the admission process, the nurse receives orders for the patient to have arterial blood gases (ABGs) drawn. Which finding from the patient's history may cause concern?
a. Taking ginkgo biloba for the last 6 months b. Having an increased hematocrit (Hct) level during the last physical exam c. Being diabetic for 10 years d. Having a decreased white blood cell (WBC) count