The nurse provides diabetic screening to South Texas community members who have not been diagnosed with diabetes and do not have signs of diabetes. The nurse should consider diabetic screening for which of the following risk factors? (Select all that apply). Age 45 Low activity level Triglyceride 250 mg/dL BMI of 41 kg/m2 A 29-year-old […]
Care of the Vulnerable Populations Assignment: Case Study Voice Over PowerPoint Presentation voice-over PowerPoint presentation. This final activity will bring together all of the concepts you have learned throughout this course. Assignment Resources: Primary: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2018). Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing (5th ed.). St. Louis, […]
If you had to implement this proposed evidence-based-practice change of lowering nurse-to-patient ratios so as to improve patient outcomes such as decreased falls, CLABSIs, HAIs, and lower mortality in your healthcare institution, how could you respond to the questions below? 1. Describe the anticipated barriers to the change process in your institution. Include the […]
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis. Which finding does the nurse expect to observe during the assessment (Select all that apply.) a) nausea and vomiting b) white blood cell count 7,500 mm^3 c) serum calcium 5.8 mg/dL (1.45 mmo/L) d) localized right quadrant abdominal pain e) serum glyucose 148 […]
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which observation requires an immediate action by the nurse? a) client reports sensitivity to bright lights b) apical heart rate is 100 beats/min c) client reports pain with neck movement d) Oral temperature 101.2 F (38.4 C)
52 Nurse instructs a client about oral iron replacement. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the instructions? I need to take a stool softener every day Enteric coated iron preparations are absorbed better than tablets I will take the medication with a citrus juice It will be necessary for me to restrict my fruit […]
Client is diagnosed with a Clostridium difficile infection. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? select one Keep the clients room door tightly closed at all times Wear a gown and gloves while assisting the client with bathing Instruct family members to use alcohol hand sanitizer before entering the room Instruct the […]
The client has developed atrial fibrillation. The heart rate is 142 beats/min. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take? select one a) check bilateral capillary refill of the feet b) instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it c) administer lidocaine 100 mg intravenously d) assess level of consciousness […]
List two (2) health promotion activities that are evidence-based and explain how the activities benefit patients. You MUST include at least one reference per activity. The reference MUST be reputable and credible. Ex: Journal Articles.
Thermoregulation Nursing Interventions to Problem/Complication Monitor for What to do Should the Concept that can Occur with Complications & Complication Occur Signs and Symptoms |Nursing Interventions to Prevent Complications Thermo- regulation For each of the nursing interventions to monitor or prevent complications, prioritize them according to the most important to do as number 1. *Insert […]
