Research findings in the Nurses Health Study suggest that which of the following modifiable risk factors for osteoarthritis is associated with the likelihood of having hip replacement?
A) increased body mass index (BMI)
B) physical inactivity
C) cigarette smoking
D) alcohol consumption
A
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The nurse knows an appropriate goal for the nursing diagnosis Insomnia is:
a. The patient will report an ability to concentrate on tasks. b. The patient will repeat medication instructions on discharge. c. The patient will be able to sleep for at least 2 hours at a time. d. The patient will be able to fall asleep within 15 minutes.
A home health nurse will soon begin administering IVIG to a new patient on a regular basis. What teaching should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) The need for a sterile home environment B) Complementary alternatives to IVIG C) Expected benefits and outcomes of the treatment D) Technique for managing and monitoring daily fluid intake
A 3-day-old preterm infant is diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis. The nurse plans care around the frequent radiographs. How frequently should the nurse anticipate that the radiology staff will bring the portable machine to the nursery?
1. Every 6 hours 2. Every 12 hours 3. Every 24 hours 4. Every 48 hours
A patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury has his blood pressure increase from 130/60 to 170/65 mm Hg. The nurse should respond to this increase in blood pressure by:
1. Weighing the patient to determine if the patient is fluid overloaded 2. Documenting the blood pressure and completing a neurologic assessment 3. Alerting the physician and preparing to administer an antihypertensive agent 4. Providing the patient with immediate pain and/or antianxiety medication