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Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? A. Anxiety B. Anxiety related to new drug therapy C. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about having to test my blood sugars.” * D. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about having to test my blood sugars.” Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale: ANS: D Formulation of nursing diagnoses is usually a thre...

Neurologic NCLEX Questions (Prioritization & Delegation) 1. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing a migraine headache? o 1.Acute Pain related to biologic and chemical factors o 2.Anxiety related to change in or threat to health status o 3.Hopelessness related to deteriorating physiologic condition o 4.Risk for Injury related to side effects of medical therapy Ans: 1 The priority for interdisciplinary care for the client experiencing a migraine headache is pain ...

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1. A client with a renal failure is prescribed a low potassium diet. Which food choice would be best for this client? A. 1 cup beef broth B. 1 baked potato with the skin C. 1/2 cup raisins D. 1 cup rice 2. An appropriate nursing intervention for the client with borderline personality disorder is: A. Observing the client for signs of depression or suicidal thinking B. Allowing the client to lead unit group sessions C. Restricting the client’s activity to the assigned unit of ...

QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (B) Vasodilators are not typically prescrib...

Jim Sanderson is a 65-year-old male who is admitted for acute lower abdominal pain which was the result of a ruptured appendix. He had an open appendectomy and is now post-operative day three. He refuses to use the incentive spirometer or get up in the chair and requires encouragement to get out of bed and ambulate on the unit. His appetite is poor, and he eats a small portion of his meals but tolerates and drinks fluids readily. He has had 2200 mL intake to 1800 mL urine output the past 24 ...

PN HESI EXIT EXAM 2021 TESTBANK

Calculate the body mass index (BMI) of a patient whose height and weight are 66 inches (167.7 cm) and 125 pounds (56.7 kg) respectively. Rationale Calculate the body mass index by dividing the patient’s weight in pounds by his or her height in inches squared and multiplying the result by a conversion factor of 703. Squaring the height of 66 inches (167.7 cm) yields a value of 4356. Dividing the weight of 125 pounds (56.7 kg) by the squared height and then multiplying by 703 gives a bod...

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