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Chapter 17: Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home Williams: Dewitt's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When the patient complains of vague symptoms of malaise and fatigue and has a low-grade fever, but has no other specific signs of illness, the nurse suspects that this patient is in the prodromal phase of infection (the time immediately before the illness is diagnosed). The nurse should include in the plan of care to: a. incr...

Williams: deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 10-month old infant has had watery green stool for 2 days and refuses the bottle. The nurse is aware that the primary concern for this baby is: a. metabolic acidosis. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. weight loss. d. diaper rash. ANS: A Loss of bowel contents leads to metabolic acidosis. The child will lose weight and will probably have diaper rash, but the primary concern is the electrolyte imbal...

1. The nurse is aware that according to Schaie’s theory of development, the most significant event in the life of a 26-year-old single woman who is graduating from graduate school would be: a. marriage and starting a family. b. academic recognition for her high grades. c. employment in a prestigious business. d. a long-term relationship with a significant other. ANS: C According to Schaie, the achievement stage is satisfied by young adults being able to apply what they have learned to...

Before the nurse administers a liquid medication to an 83-year-old male patient, the nurse should: a. assess the swallowing reflex by offering a sip of water. b. ask the patient if he would prefer to give the medication to himself. c. mix thoroughly in applesauce or pudding. d. assess the ability to understand information relative to the medication. ANS: A A factor to consider when giving anything orally is the ability of the patient to swallow. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. ...

1. The nurse would anticipate a patient diagnosed with damage to the hypothalamus after suffering a head injury from a fall to exhibit: a. a blood pressure elevation. b. a temperature abnormality. c. a decrease in pulse rate. d. depressed respirations. ANS: B The hypothalamus, which is located between the cerebral hemispheres, controls body temperature. Any damage to the hypothalamus prevents the body from regulating its temperature. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 344 OBJ:...

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