Which of the following would the nurse suspect when a client with a cardiac condition complains of not sleeping well and having to get up frequently at night to urinate?
A) This indicates the heart is working efficiently.
B) Increased urination at rest may indicate heart failure.
C) The client has decreased performance levels of activities of daily living.
D) The client most likely sleeps without a pillow at night.
B
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A change in nursing care delivery system is being considered by hospital administrators. Which information should the nurse executive add to this discussion?
1. "There has been little change in nursing care delivery over the last few years." 2. "We must look to the nursing process for guidance in nursing care." 3. "Too much time is spent deciding on a system of care." 4. "Any system is okay, as long as the nurses follow it."
MC The nurse holds community forums to gain input in determining health needs for the community. The community input discusses nutrition education, but the nurse notices that many community members are outside smoking before entering the building
The nurse acknowledges the importance of nutrition education, but addresses the community about also incorporating smoking cessation education as part of a total lifestyle choice program. The nurse is practicing: A. Community focused nursing. B. Public health nursing. C. Population focused nursing. D. Community driven nursing.
A 15-year-old ran away from home six times and was arrested for shoplifting. The parents told the court, "We can't manage our teenager." The adolescent is physically abusive to the mother and defiant with the father
Which diagnosis is supported by this adolescent's behavior? a. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) b. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) c. Intermittent explosive disorder d. Conduct disorder
A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is refusing to take his medication and has missed two hemodialysis appointments. What is the best initial action for the nurse?
a. Discuss what the treatment regimen means to him. b. Refer the client to a mental health nurse practitioner. c. Reschedule the appointments to another date and time. d. Discuss the option of peritoneal dialysis.