Ketone bodies in the urine usually are indicative of
A) glomerular disease.
B) pregnancy.
C) diabetes.
D) hypertension.
C
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To teach effectively, nurses must recognize that:
a. age and socioeconomic status play a large role in understanding. b. 90% of Americans possess rudimentary literary skills. c. the ability to comprehend is a very new concept in health care. d. most health care teaching is effective and understood.
The nurse notes that a client was treated for labyrinthitis on a previous admission. To determine whether the problem has resolved, the nurse should ask the client:
1. "Have you noticed any drainage from your ears?" 2. "Are you still having earaches?" 3. "Are you having difficulty with your balance?" 4. "Do you ever have ringing in your ears?"
A male patient is diagnosed with mitochondrial encephalopathy. The patient's daughter asks, "Since this is a genetic disorder, am I at risk for having it too?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Your risk is related to exposure to environmental toxins." b. "No, this problem is only passed on by the mother." c. "You must be feeling very worried." d. "Your risk is not predictable."
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to shave the beard of an unconscious patient without his permission?
A) When the patient needs stitches on his face. B) When inserting an endotracheal tube. C) When the beard is infested with lice. D) When the beard is matted or tangled.