The nurse is taking a health history for a 9-year-old girl. Which of the following findings is a risk factor specifically for visual impairment?
A) Being born at 39 weeks
B) Having several hours of homework daily
C) Being of African-American heritage
D) Being active in sports
C
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While making a visit to the home of a family with a school-age child, the nurse observes a hunting rifle leaning against the wall in the dining room. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide interventions for the family at this time?
A) Anxiety B) Risk for injury C) Health-seeking behaviors D) Readiness for enhanced parenting
A client is to be discharged home on oxygen therapy. What information does the nurse teach the client?
a. "Carry the H cylinder tank on short trips." b. "Only use the E tank when stationary." c. "The D or C cylinder can be carried." d. "Roll the tank gently when transporting."
While admitting a patient to the unit, the patient states, "I am allergic to sulfa drugs." How would the nurse verify this information?
A) Ask family members B) Ask the physician C) Ask the patient about the response to the allergen D) Compare against the patient's legal records
Legally speaking, how would the nurse ensure that care was not negligent?
A) Verbally reporting assessments to the client's physician B) Keeping private notes about the care given to each assigned client C) Documenting the nursing actions in the client's record D) Tape recording complete information for each oncoming shift