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What historical influences affected nursing as a moral discipline?

What historical influences affected nursing as a moral discipline?

What historical influences affected nursing as a moral discipline?

▸ technology

▸ society

▸ spirituality

▸ oppression

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sportzchik15

What does the term empirical relate to?

What does the term empirical relate to?

[html]What does the term empirical relate to?

▸ serving God and thy neighbour the best way one can

▸ knowledge gained through observation and experience

▸ healing through religious intervention, chanting, and praying

▸ the enforcement of religiou

NeuroJuice   37   1 Reply

manuella14

How is Mary Agnes Snively significant to the development of Canadian nursing?

How is Mary Agnes Snively significant to the development of Canadian nursing?

[html]How is Mary Agnes Snively significant to the development of Canadian nursing?

▸ She established the mission of Grey Nuns to new settlers.

▸ She established the International Council of Nursing.

▸ She established the first national organizati

Nursesn   44   1 Reply

Saharak

For which of the following is empathy a motive?

For which of the following is empathy a motive?

For which of the following is empathy a motive?

▸ meeting the needs of others

▸ moral reasoning and action

▸ becoming a nurse

▸ determining right from wrong

bklm1234   57   1 Reply

heavenlyangel

After the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian Red Cross Society and nursing groups noted an ...

After the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian Red Cross Society and nursing groups noted an ...

[html]After the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian Red Cross Society and nursing groups noted an important trend in health care that is still articulated in the Lalonde and Romanow report. What is that trend?

▸ the formation of nursing groups

ttools   44   1 Reply

Dark_Shadow

MRI for harder tissue types?

MRI for harder tissue types?

I know MRIs are generally used for soft tissue and vascular stuff, but what limits its ability to be used on bone and harder tissues? Is it the power of the magnets? I think a standard MRI machine is no more than 3 tesla, but I think like 10.7 tesla

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CarbonRobot

An older patient admitted for treatment of pneumonia has severe osteoarthritis. The nurse notices ...

An older patient admitted for treatment of pneumonia has severe osteoarthritis. The nurse notices ...

[html]An older patient admitted for treatment of pneumonia has severe osteoarthritis. The nurse notices that the client is progressing on a trajectory towards frailty. What nursing assessment findings support this?

▸ Poor appetite

▸ Frequent reques

JadeDeLair   87   1 Reply

sania24

An older client asks the nurse what they can do to live to a healthy old age. Which response by the ...

An older client asks the nurse what they can do to live to a healthy old age. Which response by the ...

[html]An older client asks the nurse what they can do to live to a healthy old age. Which response by the nurse promotes healthy aging?

▸ "You should not receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccines."

▸ "You should decrease nutritional intake of dai

neezy   71   1 Reply

johnmilton

A frail older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which statement ...

A frail older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which statement ...

[html]A frail older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which statement from the patient would concern the nurse to further assess for complications?

▸ "My stomach is aching."

▸ "I feel nauseated."

▸ "I have a headac

extrl83   69   1 Reply

okayman

A frail older patient is more at risk for poor treatment outcomes in an acute care setting due to ...

A frail older patient is more at risk for poor treatment outcomes in an acute care setting due to ...

[html]A frail older patient is more at risk for poor treatment outcomes in an acute care setting due to what factors? Select all that apply.

▸ Increased incidence of nosocomial infections

▸ Increased risk of adverse outcomes from therapeutic interv

melisooflyy   66   1 Reply

Dratini

The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count for an older patient. Which type of cell has ...

The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count for an older patient. Which type of cell has ...

The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count for an older patient. Which type of cell has memory and self recognition?

▸ Monocytes

▸ Neutrophils

▸ Lymphocytes

▸ Thrombocytes

sharonfaith30   91   1 Reply

hizzy117

The nurse is caring for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV. What best describes the delay ...

The nurse is caring for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV. What best describes the delay ...

[html]The nurse is caring for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV. What best describes the delay in diagnosis?

▸ Older patients have an increased immunity to fight the infection.

▸ Older patients' symptoms are less severe than younger pati

hliz3   60   1 Reply

Hope89

The nurse is caring for a patient with shingles. How does the nurse best explain its etiology?

The nurse is caring for a patient with shingles. How does the nurse best explain its etiology?

The nurse is caring for a patient with shingles. How does the nurse best explain its etiology?

▸ Erysipelas

▸ HIV/AIDS

▸ Bacteremia

▸ Herpes zoster

tara.harris.9   60   1 Reply

Aldrich E

The nurse administers an annual flu vaccination to an older patient who asks if they need the ...

The nurse administers an annual flu vaccination to an older patient who asks if they need the ...

[html]The nurse administers an annual flu vaccination to an older patient who asks if they need the pneumonia vaccination too. What is the nurse's best response?

▸ "Pneumonia can develop as a complication of the flu."

▸ "Everyone needs a flu vaccin

pgakui   66   1 Reply

sportzchik15

An older patient is hesitant to receive a vaccination against shingles due to lack of knowledge. ...

An older patient is hesitant to receive a vaccination against shingles due to lack of knowledge. ...

[html]An older patient is hesitant to receive a vaccination against shingles due to lack of knowledge. What will be included in the nurse's teaching?

▸ Shingles are treated successfully with antibiotics.

▸ Shingles cause vesicular lesions along spi

mickied   62   1 Reply

herroo

An older patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction after eating shrimp. How would the nurse best ...

An older patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction after eating shrimp. How would the nurse best ...

[html]An older patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction after eating shrimp. How would the nurse best describe this response?

▸ Type I hypersensitivity response

▸ Type II hypersensitivity response

▸ Type III hypersensitivity response

▸ Type I

djchewinggum   66   1 Reply

jmoline2

The nurse suspects an older client is having a grand mal seizure. What is the nurse's highest priority?

The nurse suspects an older client is having a grand mal seizure. What is the nurse's highest priority?

[html]The nurse suspects an older client is having a grand mal seizure. What is the nurse's highest priority?

▸ To use the head-tilt/chin-lift method

▸ To prevent the seizure from lasting more than five minutes

▸ To document the progression of sym

jenny yehudai   70   1 Reply

scmhack

The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. ...

The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. ...

[html]The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client best indicates the client understands the teaching?

▸ "I will take my ferrous sulfate tablet with lunch or dinner."

berry   63   1 Reply

Ignesias

The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding ...

The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding ...

[html]The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding best indicates to the nurse that an older adult client has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

▸ Pitting edema bilaterally

▸ Difficulty with walking

▸ Sev

mrtrombley92   71   1 Reply

bolusmachine

An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the ...

An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the ...

[html]An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the operative limb. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

▸ Assess the client's lower extremity pulses.

▸ Situate the client comfortably wit

fabz06   71   1 Reply

Hlh13

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient with chronic pancreatitis. What ...

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient with chronic pancreatitis. What ...

[html]The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient with chronic pancreatitis. What information should the nurse include in their teaching?

▸ The importance of avoiding dairy

▸ Initiation of a plan to stop smoking

▸ Limiting f

Jennthejelly   59   1 Reply

alpha987

An older patient with diverticulitis is being discharged home following treatment. Which statement ...

An older patient with diverticulitis is being discharged home following treatment. Which statement ...

[html]An older patient with diverticulitis is being discharged home following treatment. Which statement from the patient suggests to the nurse that they may need more educational information to prevent recurrence of diverticulitis and manage the dis

adriii0825   49   1 Reply

anikamazumder

An older patient with a newly diagnosed peptic ulcer asks why lifestyle alterations are necessary. ...

An older patient with a newly diagnosed peptic ulcer asks why lifestyle alterations are necessary. ...

[html]An older patient with a newly diagnosed peptic ulcer asks why lifestyle alterations are necessary. What should the nurse explain to the patient about their new diagnosis?

▸ "It is important to reduce alc

yandy   85   1 Reply

astroasis

An older patient is experiencing diarrhea and has recently been diagnosed withClostridium difficile? ...

An older patient is experiencing diarrhea and has recently been diagnosed withClostridium difficile? ...

[html]An older patient is experiencing diarrhea and has recently been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile? This tends to occur in which type of patient?

▸ A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis

▸ A

Vethier 2016   73   1 Reply

rotatorro

An older patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that this condition can be ...

An older patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that this condition can be ...

[html]An older patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that this condition can be precipitated by? Select all that apply.

▸ Taking prescribed warfarin

▸ Allergic reactions to penicillin

▸ Taking over the counter ibuprofen

lindseyw   71   1 Reply

moyo966

An older patient beginning antibiotic therapy for a leg wound has a history ofClostridium difficile. ...

An older patient beginning antibiotic therapy for a leg wound has a history ofClostridium difficile. ...

[html]An older patient beginning antibiotic therapy for a leg wound has a history of Clostridium difficile. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do to reduce a reoccurrence?

▸ Eat yogurt daily.

▸ Ea

Katie32   77   1 Reply

overlandtrail

An older client is newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. What education should the ...

An older client is newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. What education should the ...

[html]An older client is newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. What education should the nurse give them about this disease and heartburn issues?

▸ If symptoms are felt, it is best to lie down.

▸ It should not put the older patient

CLopez678   59   1 Reply

Deeclaire

A nurse is performing a gastrointestinal assessment on an older adult. What assessment finding would ...

A nurse is performing a gastrointestinal assessment on an older adult. What assessment finding would ...

A nurse is performing a gastrointestinal assessment on an older adult. What assessment finding would the nurse be concerned with?

▸ Dyspepsia

▸ Hiatal hernia

▸ Hyperactive bowel sounds

▸ Decreased ability to taste foods

teranine   103   1 Reply

anitasag

Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?

Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?

[html]Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?

▸ Include foods rich in calcium at every meal.

▸ Eliminate as much fat from the diet as possible.

▸ Eat at regular times including meals a

itshammertime   90   1 Reply

shandaman13

The nurse is performing a blood glucose test on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ...

The nurse is performing a blood glucose test on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ...

[html]The nurse is performing a blood glucose test on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which are manifestations of hyperglycemia? Select all that apply.

▸ Fatigue

▸ Dizziness

▸ Blurred vision

▸ Abdominal pain

▸ Excessive urination

theferpectstudent   85   1 Reply

dong

The healthcare provider has ordered a monofilament test on a patient with diabetes mellitus. What ...

The healthcare provider has ordered a monofilament test on a patient with diabetes mellitus. What ...

[html]The healthcare provider has ordered a monofilament test on a patient with diabetes mellitus. What should be included in the nurse's instruction?

▸ "A monofilament test is used to detect retinopathy in patients with diabetes."

▸ "A monofilamen

renielle   76   1 Reply

mossadds

Metformin has been prescribed for an older patient with renal insufficiency and a new diagnosis of ...

Metformin has been prescribed for an older patient with renal insufficiency and a new diagnosis of ...

[html]Metformin has been prescribed for an older patient with renal insufficiency and a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. What is the nurse's priority action?

▸ Begin instruction on a new medication regime.

▸ Hold the Metformin and contact

britt138   69   1 Reply

lyssa1605

An older patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been prescribed a combination of long ...

An older patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been prescribed a combination of long ...

[html]An older patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been prescribed a combination of long and short-acting insulin. What should be included in the nurse's medication instruction?

▸ Mixtures of insulin preparations with different onset

mickied   67   1 Reply

otis24

The preceptor has reviewed with a new nurse the routine mobility tasks that should be observed to ...

The preceptor has reviewed with a new nurse the routine mobility tasks that should be observed to ...

[html]The preceptor has reviewed with a new nurse the routine mobility tasks that should be observed to identify an older adult's risk for falling. Which observation made by the new nurse indicates the client is at risk for falling?

▸ The client req

lpn27   73   1 Reply

jojoliciouz

The nurse screens an older adult woman for risk factors for osteoporosis. Which does the nurse ...

The nurse screens an older adult woman for risk factors for osteoporosis. Which does the nurse ...

[html]The nurse screens an older adult woman for risk factors for osteoporosis. Which does the nurse identify as a contributing factor?

▸ Breastfeeding five children during reproductive years

▸ Using hormone replacement therapy for menopause

▸ Bon

minaebied   56   1 Reply

apina

The nurse is assessing a client with pseudogout one week after the initiation of prescribed ...

The nurse is assessing a client with pseudogout one week after the initiation of prescribed ...

[html]The nurse is assessing a client with pseudogout one week after the initiation of prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which finding indicates the treatment is effective?

▸ Inflammation has resolved

▸ Client no longer requires splints

▸ Serum u

afrah   60   1 Reply

Pmoch

The nurse instructs an older client on ways to manage acute episodes of gout at home. Which client ...

The nurse instructs an older client on ways to manage acute episodes of gout at home. Which client ...

[html]The nurse instructs an older client on ways to manage acute episodes of gout at home. Which client statement BEST indicates that teaching has been effective?

▸ "During a flare-up, alternating rest with exercising the joints will relieve pain."

makalisek   56   1 Reply

isababycookie

An older client with arthritis is prescribed to begin an exercise regimen. How should the nurse ...

An older client with arthritis is prescribed to begin an exercise regimen. How should the nurse ...

[html]An older client with arthritis is prescribed to begin an exercise regimen. How should the nurse instruct the client about exercising?

▸ Perform resistive exercises daily with weights.

▸ Perform active range of motion to all joints every day.

tudanglong   55   1 Reply

tranle311

After assessing an older patient, which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a ...

After assessing an older patient, which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a ...

[html]After assessing an older patient, which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process? Select all that apply.

▸ Loss in height

▸ Lower leg muscle atrophy

▸ Calcification of the finger joints

▸

freckles   45   1 Reply

omolola69

The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. ...

The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. ...

[html]The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. The novice nurse asks, "Why is there no treatment ordered for this client?" Which response should the preceptor provide?

▸

thunter609   68   1 Reply

smiller94107