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Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing; Chapter 31 Exam: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing; Chapter 31 Exam: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) A patient has been prescribed antihypertensives. After assessment and analysis, the nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of risk for ineffective...

Structure-cervix - ANS § Nulliparous-no pregnancy § Multiparous-previous pregnancies Subjective-Breast - ANS § Breast pain (mastalgia)- location, timing (menses), provocative (exercise, intercourse, bra) § Swelling- with menses, pregnancy, breast feeding § Trauma § Lump- location, first noticed, related to menses, change to overlying skin § Nipple discharge-how long, colour (blood tinged), consistency, odour Ø Galactorrhea milky- white discharge from breasts § ...

Health - - State of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity - An old English word meaning "whole of body" - Negative perspective: maximum health to death on a continuum - Positive perspective: health and illness are distinct but interrelated - WHO simplified definition: health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Compare and contrast varied perspectives ...

Psychiatric Hesi 2022 - Practice questions for psych to review and prepare for hesi A man complains of decreased concentration at work, tired during the day, sleeps 4 to 5 hours at night. What should the PN ask? Answer: Do you often feel sad? 2. The RN documents the mental status of a female client who has been hospitalized for several days by court order. The client states, “I don’t need to be here” and tells the RN that she believes the television talks to her. The RN should docume...

School health: Programs that include health promotion principles throughout a school curriculum. Occupational health: Programs designed for health promotion and accident or illness prevention in the workplace setting. Nurse-managed clinics: Settings that provide nursing services that focus on health promotion and education, chronic disease assessment management, and support for selfcare and caregivers. Block or parish nursing: Nurses who provide faith-based or neighborhood services to old...

The OTR is working with an adolescent, 16-year-old girl, diagnosed with depression. Her primary area of concern is socialization with her peers. Her strength is in the area of task skills. What is the BEST therapy goal to address INITIALLY for this client? You answered this question incorrectly. A. Client will increase socialization with peers by participating in task groups B. Client will select and teach two peers a craft activity which she enjoys C. Client will be provided with the oppo...

Test Bank - Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 12th Edition (Ackley , 2024) Complete Latest Guide A+. 1. During the assessment of a client with left-sided weakness who is right-hand dominant, the nurse identifies that the client needs assistance with ambulation. Which of the following would be the most relevant defining characteristic for the nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit: bathing in this client? a. Inability to access bathroom b. Inability to dry body c. Inability to wash body d. Inabi...

Test Bank - Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 12th Edition (Ackley , 2024) Complete Latest Guide A+. 1. During the assessment of a client with left-sided weakness who is right-hand dominant, the nurse identifies that the client needs assistance with ambulation. Which of the following would be the most relevant defining characteristic for the nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit: bathing in this client? a. Inability to access bathroom b. Inability to dry body c. Inability to wash body d. Inabi...

Main Idea of "When the Doctor is Not Needed" (WDINN) - ANSWERSShortage of doctors means we should rely on other types of clinicians to help with routine care. Pharmacists (WDINN) - ANSWERSUnderutilized; in national positions (i.e. IHS) PharmD are able to deliver a lot of healthcare with minimal supervision. Nurse Practitioners (WDINN) - ANSWERSAble to deliver quality, more sensitive care than MDs because they have relevant field experience, good with disease prevention Retail clinics ...

Key terms - AnswerCompare and concrast the effects of hygiene on health of skin - Answer-Skin is a barrier that protects the body The purpose of hygiene is the remove microorganisms Promotes circulation Promotes relaxation Promotes positive self image Provides comfort Strengthens nurse/patient relationship Poor hygiene causes: Spread of infection Body odor Bad breath Dental caries Good hygiene has a profound effect on health, comfort, and well-being Discuss the various influences o...