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A patient presents to the emergency department and reports frequent small lightcolored stools and fever. On examination, the nurse notes jaundice of the skin and sclera and a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000 /μL. An ultrasound examination indicates the patient has a dilated common bile d...

Which key element must nurses understand about the electronic health record (EHR)? a. It was developed to create a safe, secure environment for patient data. b. It was developed to complement a paper chart. c. It was developed to help meet government regulations. d. It was developed to be a data...

ischemic stroke Correct Answer: occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack Correct Answer: an ...

Which statements align with the concept of spirituality? Correct Answer: Spirituality is the expression of meaning and purpose in life. Spirituality exists regardless of religious beliefs. Spirituality is a personal experience. Which statements are true about religion? Correct Answer: Religion ...

By providing personal care to the patient, what is the nurse demonstrating? Correct Answer: competence, moral responsibility, compassion One of the benefits of providing hygienic care is enhancing the patient's ______________ and physical well-being. Correct Answer: emotional An important hom...

Which action would the nurse take for a newly admitted patient who is unsteady when transferring from the wheelchair to the bed? Correct Answer: Initiate a fall prevention plan for the patient. Which action would the nurse take first when assisting a patient who has been in bed for several day...

The nurse understands that which patient behavior may increase the risk for calculi development? Correct Answer: Drinking 20 ounces of water daily A nurse is caring for a patient with obstructive uropathy who has lower quadrant abdominal pain. The obstruction is likely in which area of the pat...

Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient's height and weight would be considered obese? Correct Answer: 5 ft 5 in, 186 lb The patient's BMI is 31. Patients with a BMI in the range of 30-39 are considered obese The nurse notes that a patient's waist measurement is 100 cm and ...

The caregiver of a patient with suspected pancreatitis asks the nurse why both serum amylase and serum lipase tests are being done if they are both enzymes related to the pancreas. Which explanation by the nurse accurately explains why both are being done? Correct Answer: "The serum amylase ...

Which is a characteristic of an individual who suffers from anorexia nervosa? Correct Answer: Use of alternative measures of weight loss Which personality trait is consistent with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? Correct Answer: Irritabl

The nurse notices edema on the head of the newborn. What initial action should the nurse take? The nurse should educate the parents on the cause of the issue to eliminate fear. The nurse should palpate the head closely to see if the edema crosses the suture lines. The nurse should assess the ch...

Tuberculosis Correct Answer: infectious disease that is a primary cause of death worldwide. It usually involves the lungs, but any organ may be infected. It is the leading cause of mortality in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). ...

Which acts reflect the ethical way of collecting a patient's medical history? Select all that apply. Correct Answer: Documenting the patient's exact words Conducting the communication in a private area Which issues are related to person's concept of right or wrong? Correct Answer: Ethics W...

Which phrases describe the purpose of hand hygiene? Prevents the spread of infection Breaks the chain of infection Interrupts organism transmission Enhances the patient relationship Kills microorganisms Correct Answer: Prevents the spread of infection Breaks the chain of infection Interrupts...