MC Which of the following is true regarding fever and hyperthermia?
A. Fever is a regulated response.
B. Hyperthermia is a regulated response.
C. Fever is an unregulated response.
D. Antipyretics are indicated for both.
A
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A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a nephrectomy secondary to kidney trauma. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Since you only have one kidney, a salt and fluid restriction is required." b. "Your therapy will include hemodialysis while you recover." c. "Medication will be prescribed to control your high blood pressure." d. "You need to avoid participating in contact sports like football."
The occupational health nurse is determining an employee's fitness to return to work. What should be the focus of this assessment?
1. Modify the work environment to promote a return to work. 2. Advocate for environmental modifications to prevent recurrent problems. 3. Modify the work environment to accommodate limitations due to disability. 4. Monitor treatment effects and disease status.
The RN is documenting the patient's complaint of pain rated a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 . Which of the following would be the most appropriate chart entry, if made by the nurse?
a. Pt. complaining of pain. MD notified. b. Pt complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10, states "My left leg is really hurting." Pt. grimacing, voice elevated. MD notified. c. Pt. complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10 . Appears to be in pain. MD notified. d. Pt. complaining of pain rated 6 . Wants more pain medication; appears to be drug-seeking. MD notified.
When the client is unable to make medical decisions for himself or herself, authorization that allows another person to make these decisions is called:
a. living will. b. durable power of attorney. c. informed consent. d. immunity.