A mother accompanies her 13-year-old son to the health care facility for a scheduled checkup. She informs the nurse that lately her son has been feeling very thirsty and has been urinating frequently. Additionally, the client also complains of stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue. On weighing the client, the nurse finds him to be slightly underweight. a. How should the nurse use diagnostic reasoning skills to arrive at a conclusion about the client’s health? b. How might the nurse determine whether a critical thinking mind-set is developing?

Q: Is prescribed 2 mg of alprazolam. The nurse reviews the order and the medication label in…

A: Alprazolam is the minor tranquilizers of class benzodiazepines. It is an anxiolytics drug that is…

Q: Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient with impaired mobility? a)…

A: The term "impaired mobility" describes restrictions on a person's freedom of movement and…

Q: An elderly patient, only partially responsive on admission, has family present most of the time.…

A: In such case elderly Patient is admitted in healthcare center who is partially responsive.Patients…

Q: A mother of a 10-year-old daughter tells the nurse: “I feelincompetent as a parent and don’t know…

A: Physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood…

Q: nurse notices that the client was admitted 3 days ago and was very stressed about being in the new…

A: Long term care facility: It is a nursing residential care facility for elderly or disabled people.…

Q: Explain what four (4) assessments as an Enrolled nurse would you perform with a patient with…

A: Constipation is a state where a person will not be able to pass the stools easily, and this…

Q: Your client is 6'3" and weighs approximately 178 pounds.  He is extremely demented and ambulates…

A: The objective of this question is to understand how to provide care to a demented patient who is…

Q: What nursing actions can you take to assist a patient who is constipated?

A: When an individual experiences less than normal frequency of bowel movements, then that individual…

Q: You are on vacation for a week. When you return, the nurse tells you that she is assigning you to…

A: Answer 1 A nurse will feel sad, helplessness and regreted because she care for a person who is going…

Q: A 15-year-old girl who is a victim of physical and sexual abuse is brought to the health care…

A: Child abuse It is a physical, sexual, or psychological maltreatment of a child. Types of child…

Q: Assume A nurse writing a post-surgical client's plan of care has included ambulation several times…

A: INTRODUCTION- Nurse are the key team member in patient care. Nurses assess the patient and plan the…

Q: Name two techniques a nurse can use to reduce a patient's anxiety when preparing for venipuncture?

A: The objective of this question is to identify two techniques that a nurse can use to alleviate a…

Q: A nursing diagnosis is: a. The identification of a disease condition based on a specific evaluation…

A: In hospitals or in health care centers, the nurses play a significant role in executing a planned…

Q: what role does titration play in nursing? how and when is it utilized? is titration essential in…

A: Nursing counselling and advise involves certain intervention which helps process focusing on the…

Q: Explain how Katy’s mental and physical health may impact of each other and why this is important to…

A: Depression can be defined as a mental disorder associated with depressed mood and low interest in…

Q: apply.) A )65-year-old male with ulcerative colitis who is having a hip replacement. B)24-year-old…

A: Laxatives :  Laxatives are the drugs which are used to treat constipation. It is also called as…

Q: Read the following patient scenario and identify the step of   the nursing process represented by…

A: With technological advancements, there is also an increase in the emergence of new diseases and it…

Q: Which statement would be made by the nurse teaching a client about the use of tampons? Select all…

A: Let's analyze each statement one by one to determine which ones are correct.

Q: diabetes complains of hunger. the patient is sweaty, cold and clammy.

A: As experts, nurses have to develop their skills toward any co-morbidities and comprehending the…

Q: Discuss how the Registered Nurse uses clinical judgement to set priorities when caring for a…

A: The objective of this question is to understand how a Registered Nurse (RN) uses clinical judgement…

Q: a. How do you think you may navigate this situation given Ms. Ncube's emotional status and also your…

A: Firstly,physical assessments are done in a an accurate and still quick manner- Chest and…

Q: When a physician prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) for a 35-year-old male patient, she explained the…

A: Flouxetine: Fluoxetine is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin…

Q: Which successful therapy outcome would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with invasive cancer…

A: Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy where a sealed radiation source is placed inside or next to…

Q: Mr. Brown’s teenage daughter had been involved in shoplift-ing. He expresses much anger toward her…

A: Shoplifting is the practice of stealing items from a store and hiding it in pockets or clothes and…

Q: Mr.Nail and his daughter discuss the situation and he decides to take the morphine. It sedates him…

A: Informed consent is a significant aspect of medical procedures, guaranteeing that patients are aware…

Q: Is the medication (Lorazepam and pantoprazole) on the list of Beers Criteria? What is the…

A: 1. Lorazepam and pantoprazole are involved in the list of beer's criteria as benzodiazepines short…

Q: Ken, a five-year-old child who is physically challenged is having difficulty walking without help.…

A: Children are undergoing various changes of physical, intellectual, language, and cognitive…

Q: The client is a 4-year-old who was injured while swimming in the family pool. The client's mother…

A: Wrist Fracture: This seems less realistic in light of the mother's account of pulling up on the…

Q: Joseph Barnes is a CMA (AAMA) certified medical assistant working at a family practice. Today, she…

A: Joseph Barnes is a CMA (AAMA) certified medical assistant working at a family practice. Today, she…

Q: The laboratory findings for a client with chronic kidney disease(CKD) include elevated blood urea…

A: Nursing implementation for this client are following below  1.Assess the extent of weakness,…

Q: A nurse is feeding a patient who states that she is feelingnauseated and can’t eat what is being…

A: While applying the intervention it is very necessary that the action of the nurses should be based…

Q: Being prepared is a key factor in conducting a competent health assessment. The nurse must display…

A: Preparation of the patient: To prepare the patient, the nurse should make the patient feels…

Q: The nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…

A: Nursing Care is a formal process to identify a patient's needs and risks. It involves communication…

Q: A 50-year-old client who has retired to the country has been diagnosed with emphysema. The symptoms…

A: In individuals, the condition involving shortness of breath related to lung condition is referred to…

Q: How should the nurse treat a patient of Italian descent in order to enhance the possibility of…

A: Nursing counselling and advise involves certain intervention which helps process focusing on the…

Q: What information does the Registered Nurse use in their clinical judgement to set priorities when…

A: The objective of this question is to understand the factors that a Registered Nurse (RN) considers…

Q: A 15-year-old girl who is a victim of physical and sexual abuse is brought to the health care…

A: Nursing is the profession of healthcare that delivers care to the patient in order to cure them and…