A nurse has performed a physical examination of the pt and reviewed the laboratory and diagnostic test results on the pt's chart. The nurse is performing which specific nursing function.
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Education
d. Avocacy
b. Assessment
You might also like to view...
Nursing students are studying the cardiovascular system. One student asks the instructor what happens when the amount of fluid in the pericardial sac increases. What should the instructor tell the students?
A) Raises the pressure inside the pericardial sac, causing fluid to leak through. B) Raises the pressure inside the pericardial sac, compressing the lungs. C) Raises the pressure inside the pericardial sac, compressing the heart. D) Raises the pressure inside the pericardial sac, causing it to rupture.
The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that:
a. The mother has a medical condition or is taking drugs that could be passed along to the infant via breast milk. b. The mother lacks confidence in her ability to breastfeed. c. Other family members or care providers also need to feed the baby. d. The mother sees bottle-feeding as more convenient.
A nurse, in addressing spirituality concerns of a patient, will first assess
1. Whether the patient practices a religion. 2. A patient's understanding of religion. 3. The patient's definition of morality. 4. Whether the patient has a lower frequency of health complaints.
Sandra is 42 years old and has just been diagnosed with leukemia and is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type is probably the culprit?
a. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) b. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) c. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) d. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)