Nur 3100 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

order of assessment during cardiovascular - ANSWER inspection palpation percussion ascultation what two organs work together and should both be assessed when one is abnormal? - ANSWER heart and lungs

Advanced Directive - ANSWER *a written expression of a person's wishes about medical care during terminal illness *written instructions for use in making medical decisions if a patient is rendered incompetent or is otherwise unable to express consent *congress passed the Patient Self-Determination Act in 1990 to address the difficult issues many people were having in making health care decisions, especially decisions about the determination of treatment. -Under this act health care organ...

Match the intellectual standard with the scenario that represents it. 1. The nurse completely understands the complexities of the issue. 2. The nurse's perspective has been confirmed as factual. 3. Others understand the nurse's point of view. 4. The nurse focuses on the most important aspects of the situation. - 1. Depth 2. Accuracy 3. Clarity 4. Significance Which actions demonstrate a nurse using the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and critical thinking when a patient rep...

Health History is - ANSWER subjective data Chest Pain - ANSWER Angina; is not fatal could be idiopathic and chronic, or develop from cold weather difficulty breathing - ANSWER dyspnea blue skin - ANSWER cyanosis edema - ANSWER generally in the legs nocturia - ANSWER frequent urination at nigh

phases of the nursing process correct answers assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation assessment correct answers collect data, use evidence-based techniques, and document relevant data diagnosis correct answers compare clinical findings with normal and abnormal variation and developmental events, interpret data outcome identification correct answers identify expected outcomes, individualize to the person, culturally appropriate, realistic ...

1-Assessment - ANSWER Nurse collects data about the patient Subjective Data - ANSWER Interpretations and information provided by the patient Ex: Pain, headache, nausea Objective Data - ANSWER Measurable and observable data Ex: Diaphoretic, Red scabs, lab results

NUR 310 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (100% Verified Answers) NUR 310 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (100% Verified Answers) A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine. Which teaching with the nurse include? (select all that apply) A. Used for weight loss B. Take on an empty stomach C. An adverse effect is kidney disease D. Avoid taking calcium carbonate E. Apply to skin every morning - ANSWER - B, C A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the followin...

NUR 213 - Exam 3|100% Complete With A+ Graded Answers A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to the nurse, "I'm finally cured." How should the nurse interpret this behavior as a cue to modify the treatment plan? 1. Suggesting a reduction of medication 2. Allowing increased "in-room" activities 3. Increasing the level of suicide precautions 4. Allowing the client off-unit pr...

NUR 213 - Exam 3|100% Complete With A+ Graded Answers A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to the nurse, "I'm finally cured." How should the nurse interpret this behavior as a cue to modify the treatment plan? 1. Suggesting a reduction of medication 2. Allowing increased "in-room" activities 3. Increasing the level of suicide precautions 4. Allowing the client off-unit pr...