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Answer: C --> The nursing process is the methodology used to "think like a nurse." Providing patient-centered care (a) and enhancing communication among health team members (d) is facilitated through the use of care plans. Collaborating with rather than identifying members of the health care team (b) is part of many plans of care. Correct Answer-What is the purpose of the nursing process? a. Providing patient-centered care b. Identifying members of the health care team c. Organ...

A 52 year old male patient is admitted to the hospital with a new diagnosis of rectal cancer. The nurse conducts which type of assessment on his admission? A. comprehensive assessment B. problem-based assessment C. episodic assessment D. screening assessment for colorectal cancer Correct Answer-A. comprehensive assessment: detailed history and physical examination performed at the onset of care in a primary care setting, admission to a hospital, or long term care facility. Encompasses hea...

GNUR 238 Loyola University Chicago -GNUR 238 Final exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Central Perfusion Correct Answer-the volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute (CO). Tissue perfusion Correct Answer-Flow of blood through arteries and capillaries to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove waste products. Ischemia Correct Answer-blood supply is decreased resulting in reversible cellular/tissue injury; reversible. The only artery to carry deoxygenated blood Correct Answer-pulmonary artery. The only vein that ...

indigestion Correct Answer-burning pain or heartburn, associated with GERD coffee ground emesis Correct Answer-vomiting that signifies a lower GI tract bleed in which the blood hit the stomach and turned black black stool Correct Answer-stool that signifies an upper GI bleed or medication side effect, might contribute to constipation and exhibit vomiting up bright red blood pasty white stool Correct Answer-stool that lacks bilirubin jaundice Correct Answer-yellowing of the sclera of ...

ethononursing research Correct Answer-type of qualitative reserach that emerged from Madeline Leininger theory of transcultural nursing; focuses mainly on observing & documenting interactions with people & how these daily life conditions & patterns are influencing human care, health & nursing care practices evidence based practice Correct Answer-conscientious integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise & patients values & needs in the delivery of high-quality, cost-ef...

GNUR 203 Loyola University Chicago - GNUR 203 Module 4 Questions with Complete Solutions

Hordeolum Correct Answer-An acute infection originating in the sebaceous gland of the eyelid; usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus Conjunctivitis Correct Answer-An inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar conjunctiva; caused by local infection of bacteria or virus and by an allergic reaction, systemic infection or chemical irritation Strabismus Correct Answer-An abnormal ocular alignment in which the visual axes do not meet at the desired point; can have two types paralytic (motor imbala...

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