The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman who is to undergo major surgery and will be on bed rest for at least 48 hours. While doing the admission assessment, the patient tells the nurse that she takes oral contraceptives
The nurse should recognize that this puts the patient at an increased risk of developing what health problem?
A) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B) Intermittent claudication
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Thoracic aneurysm
A
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A patient is admitted into a mental health unit screaming and kicking. Although this patient is acting out, she also is verbalizing that her leg is hurting. What type of planning would benefit this patient the most?
A. Short-term goal B. Long-term goal C. Intervention D. Evaluation
A community health nurse has a large list of patients in the local community, many of whom are living with chronic illnesses. What principle should the nurse prioritize when planning and implementing the care of these patients?
A) The nurse should defer responsibility for decision-making to patients until an exacerbation of their illness. B) The nurse should facilitate a gradual decrease in patients' expectations for independence and level of function. C) The nurse should recognize the cause-and-effect relationship that exists between the patients' lifestyle choices and the etiology of their diseases. D) The nurse should adopt a holistic approach that addresses each dimension of the patient's being.
The nurse is caring for a client who has recently lost a spouse. Which question, asked by the nurse, is essential in guarding the client's immune system?
A) "Do you have friends and family to support you?" B) "Do you live alone in a one-story house?" C) "Are you able to prepare nutritious meals?" D) "Are your neighbors able to check on you?"
A character trait that is valued is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word