Hernias occur when the intestine pushes through muscle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A) Assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) B) Assessment of cardiac rate and rhythm C) Assessment for hypomanic state D) Assessment for suicidal ideation
The home health nurse is assisting a patient and his family in planning the patient's return to work after surgery and the development of postsurgical complications
The nurse is preparing a plan of care that addresses the patient's multifaceted needs. To which level of Maslow's hierarchy of basic needs does the patient's need for self-fulfillment relate? A) Physiologic B) Transcendence C) Love and belonging D) Self-actualization
The CNO (chief nurse officer) conducts open nursing staff meetings to allow for effective communication. A new nurse manager asks the CNO the rationale for the meetings. Which of the following would be an appropriate response?
1. ?I believe in being visible to the staff.? 2. ?I can?t rely on nurse managers to communicate information to staff.? 3. ?I believe in open communication so staff are aware of what?s going on within the organization.? 4. ?It allows me to get to know the nursing staff.?
You have a patient with an altered level of consciousness. What would be your first action when assessing this patient?
A) Assessing the verbal response B) Assessing if the patient follows commands C) Assessing whether the patient will open their eyes D) Assessing response to pain