A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is admitted with vomiting, abdominal distention, and hypoactive bowel sounds. Which assessment would provide the nurse with the most accurate information about the patient's fluid volume status?
1. Skin turgor assessment
2. Hourly urine output measurements
3. Daily weights
4. Pulmonary artery catheter
Answer: 4
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a. Keep the infant's room well lit. b. Rub the infant's soles vigorously. c. Offer the infant a pacifier. d. Handle the infant slowly and gently.
Which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for exercise in creating a health-promotion plan for a 42-year-old male?
a. Exercise twice per week for 60 minutes of aerobic exercises. b. Exercise three to four times per week for 30 minutes of brisk walking. c. Exercise four to five times per week for 20 minutes of weight lifting. d. Exercise five times per week for 15 minutes of jogging.
What are the two defenses against death (Yalom, 1980)?
a. good health care and lots of exercise b. immunizations and regular checkups c. immortality projects and dependence on a rescuer d. living wills and durable powers of attorney
There are a variety of specialization areas available to nurses. Which of the following is a certification recognized by the American Nurses Association for those with a BS degree?
a. family nursing c. advanced diabetes management b. case management d. technology nursing