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A 25-year-old man, injured in a motor vehicular crash, is admitted to the emergency department. His pupils react sluggishly and his eyes open to painful stimuli. He does not follow commands, but he does moan periodically. His right arm is deformed and does not respond to painful stimulus; however, his left hand reaches toward it. Both legs are stiffly extended. His Glasgow Coma Scale score is a. two. b. four. c. six. d. nine. e. twelve. 2. Which one of the following statements concerni...

A nurse is witnessing a client sign an informed consent form for surgery. Which of the following describes what the nurse is affirming by this action? The signature on the preoperative consent form is the client’s A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client. Which of the following information should the nurse document in the client’s record first? Assessment A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is washing her hands prior to assisting with a surgical procedure. Which of the...

The nurse looks after an elderly adult patient who lives in a rural area. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement to meet the needs of this patient? a) Suggest that the patient move closer to health care providers. b) Obtain extra medications for the patient to last for 4 to 6 months. c) Ensure transportation to appointments with the health care provider. d) Assess the patient for chronic diseases that are unique to rural areas. ANS: C 2. Which nursing action would be mos...

Diabetes Mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder of them all (Klandorf, 2019.) According to a 2019 study from the International Diabetes Federation over 463 million people who are aged 20 to 79 are currently living with diabetes. They also mentioned 4.2 million deaths from diabetes. They have also estimated that by the year 2045 over 700 million people will have diabetes. This is a huge opportunity for educational needs and awareness around the world. Diabetes is also very expensive....

6521Final Review Questions for Zoom Question 1 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of erectile dysfunction in men over 50 years of age. Which of the following will the nurse inform the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile dysfunction of men in this age group? Selected Answer: Atherosclerosis of the penile artery  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary infections in r...

1. A patient’s father died a week ago. Both the patient and the patient’s spouse talk about the death. The patient’s spouse is experiencing headaches and fatigue. The patient is having trouble sleeping, has no appetite, and gets choked up most of the time. How should the nurse interpret these findings as the basis for a follow-up assessment? a. The patient is dying and the spouse is angry. b. The patient is ill and the spouse is malingering. c. Both the patient and the spouse are li...

Left-sided heart failure is characterized by a. pulmonary congestion. b. decreased systemic vascular resistance. c. jugular vein distention. d. peripheral edema. ANS: A Left-sided heart failure is characterized by pulmonary congestion and edema. Right-sided heart failure is characterized by congestion in the systemic venous system that increases systemic vascular resistance. Jugular vein distention is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure. Peripheral edema is seen in right-sided f...

The most reliable indicator that a person is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is a. severe, crushing chest pain. b. ST-segment elevation. c. dysrhythmias. d. pain radiating to the lower legs. ANS: B Injuries to cardiac tissue caused by myocardial ischemia and infarction are indicated on the ECG by ST-segment changes. ST-segment elevation on the ECG indicates that ischemic injury is ongoing and that efforts to improve perfusion or reduce oxygen demand may be effective in...

Diabetes education service is a program designed to help people with diabetes learn more about taking care of themselves. Additionally, the main focus of this clinical practice service is to enhance self-management of diabetes, which includes self-monitoring the blood glucose and adjustment of doses of insulin of an individual. The diabatic education service reflects on the possible hinders attainment and maintenance of glycemic targets (

Diabetes education and coaching is a service designed to be a continuation of education after hospital discharge as well as a lifelong resource for counseling and coaching. This service will be in partnership with the local hospital and physicians will collaborate with service providers to aid in providing support and personalized care when needed. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. 34.2 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of th...