When caring for a patient who is confined to bed, a nurse recognizes that the patient is at increased risk for the formation of a blood clot, which is known as
1. Footdrop.
2. Contractures.
3. Osteoporosis.
4. Thromboembolism.
ANS: 4
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Your patient complains of worsening ankle edema and weight gain over the last week. On physical examination, you note jugular venous distension, ascites, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly. These conditions are indicative of:
A. Left ventricular failure B. Pulmonary embolism C. Right ventricular failure D. Myocardial infarction
A 58-year-old male patient who is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has ascites and 4+ leg edema. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for the patient?
a. Activity intolerance related to rapidly increased weight b. Excess fluid volume related to low serum protein levels c. Disturbed body image related to peripheral edema and ascites d. Altered nutrition: less than required related to protein restriction
The nursing instructor is discussing suicide among nurses in the United States. The students learn that:
A) Suicide is rare among nurses because they understand the trauma it causes for their family and loved ones. B) Nurses have lower rates of suicide than the general population. C) Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death among nurses. D) Nurses have higher rates of suicide than the general population.
After teaching a woman with pelvic organ prolapse about dietary and lifestyle measures, which of the following statements would indicate the need for additional teaching?
A) "If I wear a girdle, it will help support the muscles in the area." B) "I should take up jogging to make sure I exercise enough." C) "I will try to drink at least 64 oz of fluid each day." D) "I need to increase the amount of fiber I eat every day."