Which of the following are predisposing factors for pyelonephritis?
a. Pregnancy c. Smoking
b. Dehydration d. Alkaline urine
A
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What consideration would be the priority in the planning of this client's care? A) The client's compliance with psychotherapy B) The client's mood and affect C) The client's coping skills D) The client's nutritional status
Which is a preventative measure for diverticular disease?
a. Excluding whole-grain breads from the diet b. Avoiding fresh apples, broccoli, and lettuce c. Taking bulk agents such as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) d. Taking routine anticholinergics to reduce bowel spasms
A nurse says, "I don't see what all the fuss is about bullying. Every new nurse has to go through it. It's just a part of the history of nursing
" How should the manager respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I know. It's a shame that all the old ways are changing." 2. "Why would you want to bully a new nurse? They are all so naïve and cute." 3. "The Joint Commission does not tolerate disruptive or abusive behavior." 4. "The American Nurses Association does not approve of bullying behaviors." 5. "New nurses bring new ideas. Why would you bully them?"
The patient that has a bipolar hip replacement following an intracapsular fracture has an order to be turned every 2 hours. The nurse understands that the correct nursing intervention is to keep the legs:
a. together so they do not separate while turning. b. flexed to stabilize the prosthesis. c. abducted so the prosthesis does not become dislocated. d. adducted to prevent additional pain for the patient with turning.