A 70-year-old type 2 diabetic patient is comatose and in the emergency department. STAT blood glucose and serum ketones are ordered. Blood glucose = 650 mg/dL (reference interval 75-100 mg/dL) Serum ketones = negative (reference interval negative) What is the best conclusion? Please select the single best answer Glucose result is acceptable for type 1…
Ms. L.S. is a 28-year-old female who expresses concerns about her marijuana use during a routine primary care visit. She acknowledges that her marijuana use has increased lately but feels ambivalent about changing her behavior. What would be the most appropriate approach based on SBIRT principles?
Which of the following is the overall goal of a quality improvement project? Which of the following is the overall goal of a quality improvement project? Application of best evidence to clinical decision making Produce generalizable new knowledge Enhance quality of care by evaluating the effect of a specific action Combine the wisdom of experts…
Mr. P has brought his 35-year-old husband who has a history of AIDS to the ambulatory care clinic for treatment of a sudden onset of headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. You should (select all that apply): Group of answer choices Inquire about food practices in the home. Document all food consumed during the…
Mr. J is an 85-year-old man recently discharged from the hospital for a partial bowel obstruction that was surgically repaired. His wife is getting ready to serve him eggnog made with raw eggs. What would be the most effective way to determine if the client consumed any contaminated food? Group of answer choices Inquire about…
Ms. O is a 76-year-old retired schoolteacher who has been admitted to a long-term care facility after surgical repair of a fractured hip. While performing the Mini Nutrition Assessment for Ms. O, to calculate the most accurate body mass index (BMI), you would use the client’s height: Group of answer choices As determined in the…
What constitutes a social media-based breach of patient/client confidentiality and privacy? Referring to your regulatory body for nursing and provincial privacy legislation, what evidence can you apply? Answer the following questions and provide Stephan with some concrete and constructive information about this situation. Case Scenario Stephan is a new RPN graduate working full-time in a…
Discuss and describe the strategies you will use to respond to emotional expressions of colleagues and stakeholders when implementing a change in procedure or practice. List responses from others, which anyone in the team might find challenging and describe how you could respond to these in a way that builds trust, respect and connection.
Describe how you gathered information on any health issues impacting the students in the community. Discuss: ● What the health issue was ● How it has the potential to impact students ● How you used this information to assist you in maintaining the health and wellbeing of your students ● The communication skills you used…
Read the required reading. Review the Determinants of Health video: a: Healthy People 2020 – Determinants of Health (ODPHP) For this discussion, you will identify and define determinants of health for an at-risk individual or family, including social, environmental, and/or global factors as applicable. How you approach the discussion is your choice. You may choose…