The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has been admitted to the inpatient unit after being brought to the emergency department by law enforcement
Assessment in the emergency department revealed that the client is homeless and has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress syndrome. The client also has a history of substance abuse. When reviewing the client's medical record, which of the following would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's homelessness? Select all that apply.
A) Diagnosis of posttraumatic stress syndrome
B) Involved participation of family members
C) Part-time employment as a custodian
D) History of substance abuse
E) Recent loss of public assistance support
A, C, D, E
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A) Rhinorrhea B) Meningeal irritation C) Cheyne-Stokes respirations D) Cushing's triad
When selecting nursing diagnoses for the 4-year-old child with nephrosis, what should be a priority for the nurse?
a. Impaired body image b. Skin impairment c. Nutritional deficit d. Injury
Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple's first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem, and their caregiver is explaining the complexities
Which of the following statements by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification? A) "Our baby's red cells are prone to early destruction because of his or her weak membranes." B) "Not all of his or her red cells will be sickled, but low oxygen levels can cause them to become so." C) "Sickled cells can block his or her blood vessels, especially in the abdomen, chest, and bones." D) "Our son or daughter likely won't show the effects of sickling until he or she is school-aged because of the different hemoglobin in babies."
Examples of how evidence may best be disseminated are
a. scholarly articles, oral presentations, and poster presentations. b. reading of articles, publication of evidence in a nonrefereed journal, and journal clubs. c. publication in a refereed nursing journal, continuing education workshops, and development of EBP guidelines. d. conference presentations at international conferences and development of EBP guidelines.