When describing the purpose for obtaining a comprehensive health history to a client, which of the following would the nurse include as primary?
A) Completes the client's health record.
B) Assures a trusting interpersonal relationship.
C) Evaluates the seriousness of the client's risk factors.
D) Provides a focus for the physical exam.
D
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A student is confused about standardized language in nursing and asks the faculty to explain its value. What response by the faculty is best?
a. Allows easier data base searching especially for novice researchers b. Combines several similar terms for the same item under one heading c. Eventually will lead to third-party reimbursement for nursing care d. Makes the value of nursing care explicit and comparable in electronic systems.
A pregnant client who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit. This behavior puts her at a greater risk for:
a. postmature birth. b. Sexually transmitted diseases. c. Hypotension and vasodilation. d. Depression of the central nervous system.
When caring for the client who is 4 days post-cholecystectomy, the nurse is asked by the family if there should be so much drainage from the tube. The nurse notices that the drainage from the T-tube is 600 mL in 24 hours
Which is the appropriate action by the nurse? 1. Clamp the tube q 2 hours for 30 minutes 2. Place the patient in a supine position 3. Assess drainage characteristics and notify the physician 4. Encourage an increased fluid intake
A nursing student has used up the limited number of attempts to pass the NCLEX. What would be recommended for the nurse to do before taking the examination again?
A) Repeat the basic nursing program. B) Attempt the test in another state. C) Take a refresher nursing course. D) Practice as an assistant for a year.