An infection involving the whole body is:
a. A local infection
b. A systemic infection
c. A contagious disease
d. Normal flora
B
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An older adult client who is hard-of-hearing is observed not participating in conversation and sits quietly in the corner of the room. This client's physical ailment is impacting which psychosocial dimension?
1. Mental. 2. Emotional. 3. Social. 4. Spiritual.
The nurse reviewing a patient's chart is asking questions related to risk factors for colorectal cancer. Which of the following does the nurse identify as a risk factor associated with colorectal cancer?
A) Age greater than 50 B) History of bowel obstruction C) Family history of stomach cancer D) Low-fat, low-protein, low-fiber diet
You chart the following: Alert, oriented ×3, BP 140/90, P 88, R 24, C/o pain in L hip from mid-thigh to greater trochanter area, marked bruising noted in same area, transferred to x-ray via stretcher by an aide. Which type of nursing note is this?
1. admit 2. transfer 3. assessment 4. interval
When planning care for a patient who is suicidal, the nurse knows:
A) Suicide attempts are only gestures B) Suicide is a crime and must be reported to the authorities C) Teaching new problem-solving skills is a priority of care for suicidal patients D) It is necessary to know the reasons why the patient has suicidal thoughts