When describing the diagnostic reasoning process, which of the following terms would least likely apply?
A) Randomized
B) Rational
C) Intelligent
D) Self-directed
A
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A client who regularly exercises vigorously is being discharged from the emergency department after suffering from dehydration that was corrected. The nurse would realize that the client needs additional instructions when the client says
a. "Drinking water too fast just goes through the kidneys and doesn't help." b. "I will try to avoid exercising outside in high humidity." c. "OK, I'll stop trying to lose weight by wearing sweats all summer long." d. "When I get thirsty, I know to stop and drink something then."
A nurse considers environmental aspects of milieu management while planning care for a newly admitted patient. Which element has the highest priority?
a. Norms b. Safety c. Balance d. Structure
A patient with septicemia develops prolonged bleeding from venipuncture sites and blood in the stools. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Avoid venipunctures. b. Notify the patient's physician. c. Apply sterile dressings to the sites. d. Give prescribed proton-pump inhibitors.
A nurse is preparing an education program on safety concerns for elderly adults living in their own homes. To address the sensory changes in this age group, what should the nurse recommend to this group?
1. Have carbon monoxide detectors that are checked on a scheduled basis. 2. Place a list of emergency numbers near the phone. 3. Install telephones that use a blinking light instead of a ringer. 4. Ask someone to do their cooking for them.