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The receipt of blood products is a 12 month deferral, the deferral for travel to areas endemic for malaria is 12 months regardless of antimalarial prophylaxis, and a person taking antibiotics may have bacteremia. the requirement for temperature is not over 37.5 degrees C or 99.5 degrees F Which of the following constitutes permanent deferral status of a donor? - ANSWER confirmed positive test for HBsAg 10 years previously -A positive test for HBsAg at any time is a permanent deferral Acco...

Many clients with moderate to severe COPD become socially isolated because they are embarrassed by frequent coughing and mucus production. They also can experience fatigue, which limits their activities. The nurse needs to encourage the client to verbalize thoughts and feelings so that appropriate interventions can be selected. Joining a support gr

What best describes a section that divides the body into equal upper and lower portions - ANSWER Transverse Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data. T or F - ANSWER F Quantitative data is collected through numerical measurements. T or F - ANSWER T Qualitative data is focused on perspectives and behavior. T or F - ANSWER T Qualitative data is collected through observations and interviews. T or F - ANSWER T The _______________ covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing ...

Page: 31 Some use of history forms and note-taking may be unavoidable. But be aware that note-taking during the interview has disadvantages. It breaks eye contact too often, and it shifts attention away from the patient, which diminishes his or her sense of importance. It also may interrupt the patient's narrative flow, and it impedes the observation of the patient's nonverbal behavior. 2. During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned shortness of breath. Tell me more about that....

ANSWER C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted A genogram that is used during the health assessment process identifies genetic and familial health disorders (A). It may not identify the client's chronic health problems (B), so it is not a reason to seek health care (C). A genogram is not a diagnostic tool to detect disorders (D), such as those based on pathological findings or DNA. Both (A and B) are methods used to determine proper placement of the NG tubing. Howe...

D. Reapply the restraints - ANSWER Ans: C 3. A patient diagnosed with small bowel obstruction refuses surgery. The nurse should: A. Assess client needs for antiemetics and pain medications B. Prepare nasogastric tube compress C. Sent patient to CT abdominal scan D. Notify HCP that patient refuses surgery - ANSWER Ans: D 1. Older female client can't sleep at night. Nurse recommends SATA A. Take afternoon nap B. Ask HCP for prescription of mild sedative at bedtime C. Establish regular ti...

ANSWER C. Apply a different pressure relieving device and assess its effectiveness for this client The nurse is assessing a client with dark skin who is in Respiratory Distress. Which client response should the nurse evaluate to determine cyanosis in this particular client? A. Cyanosis in a client with dark skin is seen in the sclera B. Abnormal skin color changes in a client with dark skin cannot be determined C. The lips and mucus membranes of a client with dark skin are dusky in color ...

1 yard = ____ feet - ANSWER 3 feet 1 foot = ____ inches - ANSWER 12 inches 1 liter = ____ milliliters - ANSWER 1,000 milliliters 1 milliliter = _____ cubic centimeter - ANSWER 1 cubic centimeter 1 gallon = ____ quarts - ANSWER 4 quarts 1 kilometer = ____ meters - ANSWER 1,000 meters 1 gallon = _____ ounces - ANSWER 128 ounces 1 quart = ___ pints - ANSWER 2 pints 1 pint = ____ cups - ANSWER 2 cups 1 cup = _____ ounces - ANSWER 8 ounces 1 ounce = ____ milliliters (cubic centimeters) - AN...

A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of the client's feet drags behind them when ambulating. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? - ANSWER Foot drop A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object off the floor. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps to demonstrate the proper use of body mechanics? - ANSWER 1. Stand as close to the object as possible 2. Keep abdominal muscles contracted and lower the bac...

what action should the nurse take in a psychiatric situation when the client describes a physical problem? - ANSWER assess. example: if a client has schizophrenia complains of chest pain take their blood pressure basic communication principles - ANSWER establish trust, nonjudgemental attitude,active listening, offer self, accept client's feel