NUR 139 Q&A Bundle

1. Which guideline for composing a nursing diagnosis statement is correct? A. Place signs and symptoms after the etiology and link them by the phrase "as evidenced by." B. Phrase the nursing diagnosis as a client need. C. Place the etiology prior to the client problem and link it by the phrase "r...

A nurse is conducting a home safety interview with the parents of a 2-year old. Which question has the highest priority for the nurse? "Do you have medications and cleaning supplies locked in a cabinet?" The contamination of the water in Flint, Michigan primarily concerns health professionals bec...

During the transduction phase of nociception, which method of pain control is most effective? 1) Tricyclic antidepressants 2) Opioids 3) Ibuprofen 4) Distraction 3) Ibuprofen Rationale: During the transduction phase, tissue injury triggers the release of biochemical mediators such as prostaglandin....

A nurse is performing a nasogastric intubation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately after inserting the tube to the predetermined length? -inspect the oropharynx with a penlight and a tongue blade -obtain an x-ray examination of the chest and abdomen -tape the tube secur...

Health is considered to be a metaparadigm for nursing and includes which of the following components? a)person b)health c)environment d)nursing e)psychosocial wellness a, b, c, d - not e Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of primordial prevention? a)It concerns interv...

1. The nurse is reviewing medication errors. Which situation is an example of a medication error? a. A patient refuses her morning medications. b. A patient receives a double dose of a medication because the nurse did not cut the pill in half. c. A patient develops hives after having started an IV a...

1. The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse? a. Growth means adding height and weight to your body. b. We continue to grow in various ways throughout life. c. How much we grow is based on gender. d. Growth stops when we ...

A nurse is caring for a patient that is experiencing a high fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following stages of infection is the patient currently in? A. Incubation period B. Prodromal stage C. Convalescent period D. Full stage of illness A During the cellular stage of the infl...

Having recently moved into the area, a 56-year-old female is having her initial visit with the primary care provider she selected. The patient denies any chronic or acute illnesses. You measure and record her vital-sign data. What's next? A. Establish a baseline when the patient reports no specifi...

A pregnant woman reports to the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period was January 22. Using Nägele's rule, which of the following dates would be the most accurate estimated date of delivery? October 29 Which of the following best describes an abnormality in structure or function ...

An older nursing home resident has refused to eat or drink for several days and is admitted to the hospital. The nurse should expect which assessment finding? -increased blood pressure -weak, rapid pulse -moist mucous membranes -jugular vein distention weak, rapid pulse A man brings his elderly wif...