A patient has been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The nurse explains to the patient that idiopathic means:
A) the disease is inherited.
B) the cause is unknown.
C) it was caused by an error in care.
D) the disease is secondary to another illness.
B) the cause is unknown.
Explanation: A) A disease that is inherited is a genetic or hereditary disorder.
B) When the cause of a disease cannot be determined, its etiology is said to be idiopathic.
C) The etiology of conditions that are caused unintentionally by a treatment, a diagnostic procedure, or an error caused by a healthcare provider are called iatrogenic.
D) A condition that is caused by another disease is called a secondary disorder.
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1. "I'm not sure, because antianxiety drugs have been approved by the FDA for PTSD." 2. "Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice for PTSD." 3. "Many people have adverse reactions to antianxiety drugs." 4. "Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable." 5. "There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
According to Locsin, coming to know a person deters
A. Subjectivity. B. Objectification. C. Compassion fatigue. D. Use of technology.
During review of admission data, the nurse learns that the new client has impairment of kinesthetic sensation. Which nursing intervention should be planned for this client?
1. Use the clock face as a format for describing the position of food on meal trays. 2. Provide all teaching materials in very large font. 3. Ensure that the client has assistance when ambulating. 4. Use only nonirritating soaps for bathing.
Equity maintains a focus on which of the following?
a. Services, executive management and staff b. Services, patients, and staff c. Staff, the management team and services d. Staff, patients and resources