A typical evidence hierarchy ranks the strength of evidence for all types of clinical questions, including questions about interventions, diagnosis, prognosis, and meaning
A) True
B) False
B
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The nurse is caring for a male teen patient who has been receiving androgen therapy. What diagnostic testing would be needed approximately every 6 months to monitor this patient?
a. X-ray films of the hands and wrists b. Complete blood count (CBC) for anemia c. Urinalysis for ketones d. Male pattern baldness
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a kidney transplant. The client asks the nurse what will happen when his body realizes that the kidney is not "his." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The immune system will try to destroy the kidney if we don't suppress it." b. "As long as the kidney is a ‘match' to your blood type, there will be no problem." c. "You will develop a fever or other com-plications from the transplant." d. "Within a week, your body will ‘adjust' to the new organ."
A nursing intervention to assist the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Sleep pattern disturbance related to the loss of spouse and fear of nightmares should be to:
A) administer sleeping medication per order B) refer the patient to psychologist or psychotherapist C) have the patient complete a detailed sleep pattern assessment D) sit with the patient and encourage verbalization of feelings
What suggestion should the nurse provide to the patient who complains of severe afterpains?
1. “Stay in bed with your feet elevated.” 2. “Assume a prone position at intervals.” 3. “Try to nurse more frequently.” 4. “Apply ice to your abdomen for 20 minutes.”