In narrative analysis, the focus is on people's stories
A) True
B) False
A
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A 20-year-old patient who had an open appendectomy this morning has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit from postanesthetic recovery. The patient has a persistent cough that is likely a result of airway irritation caused by intubation
The patient has asked the nurse for something the help with his cough and the nurse is planning to ask the patient's physician for an order for codeine. The use of codeine is contraindicated in this patient because A) the resulting GI upset will increase his chance of developing paralytic ileus. B) codeine will not resolve coughing that is the result of physical airway irritation . C) codeine cannot be administered less than 48 hours after general anesthetic. D) codeine will make it more difficult for him to maintain a patient airway because of his post-operative status.
The outpatient care clinic receives the 2020 National Health Goals that focus on prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of vision problems. What should the nurse remind each patient to do to ensure eye health?
A) Flush the eyes every day with cool water. B) Instill artificial tears in the eyes at least twice a day. C) Cleanse the eyes with soap and warm water while taking a shower. D) Use personal protective eyewear during recreation and hazardous situations.
The nurse enters a client's home to provide care to a wound and teach the client's wife how to care for the wound. The nurse is comfortable with the client's culture and the fact that it is matriarchal in nature
As teaching begins, the husband interrupts and states that the woman does not change bandages according to his culture. He asks if the nurse is familiar with his culture and then says that all members of his neighborhood follow its principles. The nurse should suspect that the client is a member of: A) A cult B) An orthodox religious group C) A subculture D) An occupation
What imbalance lessens the rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
a. Increased serum calcium levels b. Decreased serum magnesium levels c. Decreased levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone d. Increased levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone