A nurse is aware of the significant potential benefits of cochlear implants for certain individuals. Which one of the following individuals is the most appropriate candidate for a cochlear implant?
A) An individual who has not yet experienced hearing loss but who possesses multiple risk factors
B) An individual who has been diagnosed with presbycusis
C) An individual who has longstanding and severe conductive hearing loss
D) An individual who has profound, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss
D
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A nurse is planning interventions that regulate acid-base balance to ensure the pH of a client's blood remains within the normal range. Which abnormal physiologic functions may occur if the client experiences an acid-base imbalance? (Select all that apply
a. Reduction in the function of hormones b. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances c. Increase in the function of selected enzymes d. Excitable cardiac muscle membranes e. Increase in the effectiveness of many drugs
The nurse is coordinating care for patients within a patient-centered medical home. Which actions should the nurse prepare to complete when functioning in this role?
1. Communicate with the patient after discharge. 2. Monitor the implementation of the plan of care. 3. Manage the accuracy, timeliness, and cost of care. 4. Develop the plan of care with the patient and family. 5. Collaborate with the patient to implement the plan of care.
An attribute variable is one that the researcher creates for research purposes
A) True B) False
A client has severe right-sided weakness and is unable to complete bathing and grooming inde-pendently. Based on this observation, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of:
1. Powerlessness 2. Self-care deficit 3. Tissue integrity impairment 4. Knowledge deficit of hygiene practices