The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient in the emergency department who just had a full left leg cast placed for a fracture. As the nurse is reviewing the discharge instructions with the patient's mother, she states, "You don't have to go over those—I'll read them at home." What should the nurse do? a. Contact the physician immediately. b. Consider the possibility of health literacy limitations and assess further. c. Stop the teaching, because the mother obviously has taken care o...

While caring for a female patient with advanced multiple sclerosis, the nurse is discussing the difference between hospice and palliative care. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the difference between hospice care and palliative care? a. "I will need to get hospice care if I want my symptoms controlled." b. "I can get palliative care right now—even though I am not going to die anytime soon." c. "My doctor has to make the decision if I have hospice care." d. "...

a patient has a BAL of 0.10% with no symptoms, is this concerning? - yes it indicates tolerance a patient is about to get violent what interventions should the nurse do? - -acknowledge patients needs -state expectations for behavior -calm mannerisms -space between self and patient (less threatening, safer) -do not go between patient and door -do not yell at them to stop talking like that -open ended statements -don't say "okay?" at end of statement, gives impression of choices -iden...

How is alcohol use disorder classified? correct answers By how many symptoms are present from the DSM-5 criteria (see handout) -2-3--> mild -4-5-->moderate -6+ -->severe what are the risk factors for alcohol abuse disorder? correct answers -Native Americans (genetic): higher rate -exposure to trauma (poor coping) -environmental hardship -early age use of substances -demographics: lower education level, not married before 30, decreases when becoming parents -LGBT...

UAH College of Nursing Mission Statement correct answers Educate and inspire individuals to become nurse leaders who act with integrity, discover through scientific methods, and advocate for the best health care experiences of people and communities in a complex and evolving health care environment. In collaboration with our university colleagues and community partners, we are committed to excellence through our teaching, scholarship, practice, and service. UAH College of Nursing Vision State...

The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old boy receiving chemotherapy for testicular cancer. He says that his parents are religious and left a cross next to his bed for "good luck." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "Would you like to talk with a chaplain?" b. "Sounds like you are not very religious." c. "How well do you get along with your parents?" d. "What helps you get through tough times?" correct answers D. Asking an open-ended question is the best response t...

5 components of FHR monitoring? - 1. Baseline rate 2. Baseline variability 3. Accelerations 4. Deceleration 5. Changes/trends over time Corrective measures= 02, change maternal position, and increase IV fluids A nulliparous client is in the second stage of labor and the fetal head has been delivered but the provider is having difficulty delivering the shoulders. The provider asks the nurse to provide assistance with the shoulder dystocia. What nursing interventions would the nurse expe...

A woman is currently pregnant. She previously lost a child at 12 weeks. What is her GTPAL? - 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 AGA - Appropriate for gestational age 10-90% Based on Naegle's rule, what is the estimated due date if her last menstrual period was 5/18/17? - 2-25-18 Based on Naegle's rule, what is the estimated due date if her last menstrual period was 8/12/17? - 5-19-18 Based on Naegle's rule, what is the estimated due date if her last menstrual period was 9/22/17? - 6-29-18 Complications ...

A patient who wears contact lenses is to be placed on rifampin for tuberculosis therapy. What should the nurse tell the patient? "Only wear your contact lenses during the day and take them out in the evening before bed." "You should switch to wearing your glasses while taking this medication." "The physician can give you eye drops to prevent any problems." "There are no significant problems with wearing contact lenses." correct answers "You should switch to wearing your ...

The nurse is listening to the patient's heart at the left sternal border (LSB) at the second intraclavicular space (ICS). Which area is being auscultated? 1. Erb's point 2. Mitral area 3. Aortic area 4. Pulmonic area correct answers 4 A patient complains of pain in the calf when walking. Which question should the nurse ask for further data? 1. "Does your calf also swell when this pain occurs?" 2. "Does the pain go away when you stop walking?" 3. "Do you become short of breath wh...