Chest discomfort when coughing is one example of objective data
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The nurse wants to develop an evidence-based practice. What must this nurse do first?
1. Get permission from his or her employer. 2. Learn to critically appraise research reports. 3. Contact a consultant to help him or her learn about EBP. 4. Methodically categorize research findings in the nurse's specialty area.
The nursing student is caring for a seriously ill child on the pediatric unit. There are many family members present, including parents, aunts, and uncles. The student tells the primary nurse,
"Every time I go into the room, everyone is shouting at each other, they shout at me, and they ask me the same questions over and over." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "This is unacceptable and disruptive behavior. Let them know that if this behavior continues, we may need to call security." b. "Families experience a range of emotions when caring for an ill member. Sometimes these are normal reactions, so you need not take it personally." c. "There may be too many people in the room. You might consider limiting their visiting time." d. "I believe this family is of Italian descent. Don't worry about it; it may just be their culture."
Which statement indicates that a client understands why his cataract surgery is being done first on the eye with the poorest vision?
a. "Insurance reimbursement dictates the timing of surgeries." b. "The eye with poorer vision is at greater risk for permanent damage." c. "The pressure in the poorer eye could in-crease, causing permanent damage." d. "If a complication arises in that eye, I will still have some vision in the better eye."
A 55-year-old male patient has an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) with an elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen). The nurse anticipates that this patient will likely be scheduled for which procedure?
1. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) 2. Bone scan 3. MRI 4. CT scan of the spine