A public health nurse is giving a presentation on current trends affecting community and public health. Which of the following statements accurately describe these trends? Select all that apply.
A 34 year old female has presented to the emergency departme…
A 34 year old female has presented to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. A brief medical history reveals she is a smoker and has taken prescription birth control pills for over 10 years. The nurse suspects the client has a pulmonary embolus. Which other assessment data would corroborate this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerul…
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select the two that apply.
The nurse is caring for four clients. Based on the informati…
The nurse is caring for four clients. Based on the information provided, which client cannot tolerate hemodialysis?
A client has undergone an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)….
A client has undergone an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The nurse places the highest priority on which intervention as part of the client’s plan of care?
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client fo…
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following a gastrectomy and instructs the client to take which measure to assist in preventing dumping syndrome?
The nurse on a medical unit has just received shift report….
The nurse on a medical unit has just received shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A client admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis…
A client admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is being assessed by the nurse. Which assessment findings would be consistent with acute pancreatitis? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client following a liver biopsy. W…
The nurse is caring for a client following a liver biopsy. Which of the following interventions demonstrates an understanding of the postprocedure care following a liver biopsy?
The experienced nurse explains to a new graduate nurse that…
The experienced nurse explains to a new graduate nurse that a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease involves which test?