Which of the following statement is representative of health care trends nurses should watch?
A) Increasing numbers of ASN prepared graduates
B) Integration of genomics in nursing education
C) Deregulation of the insurance industry
D) Increased focus on acute care of individuals
B
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The client with a chronic illness asks the nurse what a "living will" is. The nurse's best response explains that this form leaves instructions about:
1. What treatments to omit if one is unable to make these decisions. 2. Who is to make decisions if one is unable to make decisions. 3. Who is to inherit property and belongings after one has died. 4. How the costs of medical care are to be paid after one's death.
An older man who is a non-Hispanic Caucasian has a fasting blood sugar level above 130 mg/dl. Which patient assessment does the nurse use to confirm a high risk for diabetes mellitus in this man?
a. 68 years of age c. Palpable peripheral pulses b. 120/80 mm Hg d. Total cholesterol 198 mg/dl
A patient who received a corneal transplant 2 weeks ago calls the ophthalmology clinic to report that his vision has not improved with the transplant. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Suggest the patient arrange a ride to the clinic immediately. b. Ask about the presence of "floaters" in the patient's visual field. c. Remind the patient it may take months to restore vision after transplant. d. Teach the patient to continue using prescribed pupil-dilating medications.
Identify the most important aspect of good time management
a. Doing the job yourself b. Doing the job well no matter how long it takes c. Setting priorities d. Establishing long-term goals