The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient's input. The patient states, "How is this different from what the doctor does?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. "The role of the n...
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D - -The nurse is caring for a client with radium implant for the treatmentof cervical cancer. When caring for the client with a radioactive implant, the nurse should: A.Provide emotional support by spending additional time with theclient. B.Stand at the floor of the bed when talking to the cl...
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Add to cartD - -The nurse is caring for a client with radium implant for the treatmentof cervical cancer. When caring for the client with a radioactive implant, the nurse should: A.Provide emotional support by spending additional time with theclient. B.Stand at the floor of the bed when talking to the cl...
aging - -universal and normal process that starts at conception and continues until death. -Homeostatis - -maintaining a constant balance -Key changes in the muscular system in older adults - --decreased muscle mass -decreased muscle tone -slower muscle responses -decrease in elasticity of ...
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Grade A+ 2023
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A patient who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization communicates to the nurse that he forgot to inform the physician that he is allergic to shrimp. What should the nurse do next? 1. Inform the physician of the patient's allergy. 2. Prepare patient for the catheterization. 3. Ask patient what...
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Add to cartA patient who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization communicates to the nurse that he forgot to inform the physician that he is allergic to shrimp. What should the nurse do next? 1. Inform the physician of the patient's allergy. 2. Prepare patient for the catheterization. 3. Ask patient what...
A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? a. "Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues." b. "Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location." c. "Malignan...
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Add to cartA patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? a. "Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues." b. "Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location." c. "Malignan...
A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? a. Serum hematocrit of 42% b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL c. Reported weight gain of 2.2 lb (1...
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Add to cartA patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? a. Serum hematocrit of 42% b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL c. Reported weight gain of 2.2 lb (1...
A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress...
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Add to cartA patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress...
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