During an assessment, a patient begins to cough. What should the nurse realize about this finding?
A. The patient is nervous.
B. Something other than air was entering the larynx.
C. Something other than air was entering the epiglottis.
D. The patient has a cold.
Answer: B
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A) Orally B) Injection C) Intravenous D) Rectally
A client has a history of renal calculi. Which statement by the client indicates a good under-standing of preventive measures?
a. "I know I should drink at least 3 to 4 liters of fluid every day." b. "I can't eat much dairy or other sources of calcium." c. "Aspirin and aspirin-containing products can lead to stones." d. "The doctor will give me antibiotics at the first sign of a stone."
At the beginning of its strategic planning processes, Pacific Hospital learns that nursing staff members are uncomfortable with utilizing evidence-based practice,
and that staff perceives that only limited resources are available to support translation of evidence into their usual practice. Because this issue has been identified, the management team determines that a plan of action is required to address the issue. Who should be involved at this point? a. Nursing unit managers b. Staff nurses c. All staff d. Administration
Which term is used to describe quivering-like contractions of small muscle fiber bundles?
1) Lordosis 2) Scoliosis 3) Neologism 4) Fasciculation