The nurse is measuring the height of Tonya, age 13, who has just started menstruating. At age 9, Tonya was 56 inches tall. If Tonya is following a normal pattern of growth, the nurse would expect Tonya to now be approximately how tall?
A) 58 inches tall
B) 62 inches tall
C) 68 inches tall
D) 76 inches tall
C
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Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement to address the client with feelings of abandonment?
1. Assist client to suppress feelings of abandonment. 2. Encourage client to never get involved in a relationship again. 3. Assist client to express deep rage at the ending of the relationship. 4. Assist client to verbalize feelings of abandonment in an appropriate manner.
The client has been brought via ambulance to the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse notes that the client's ear is draining clear fluid. What is the nurse's priority nursing action?
1. Request information from the client regarding any chronic allergies. 2. Test the drainage for glucose. 3. Ask the patient if she has experienced a recent middle ear infection. 4. Irrigate the ear with warm mineral oil, peroxide, and flush with warm water.
One trend that is influencing healthcare reform is:
a. disruptive technology. b. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. c. Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture Implementation. d. Everett Rogers' theory of diffusion of innovation.
Which assessment data gathered during the admission of an older client should alert the nurse to an increased risk for falls? (Select all that apply.)
A. Visual impairment B. Use of a cane while walking C. Hypertension D. Obesity E. Difficulty arising from a sitting position F. Being male