Answer to Question 1
C
An acute illness is a disruption in functional ability usually characterized by a rapid onset, intense manifestations, and a relatively short duration. An example of an acute illness is influenza. A chronic illness is a disruption in functional ability usually characterized by a gradual, insidious onset with lifelong changes that are usually irreversible. Examples of chronic illnesses include arthritis, diabetes, and emphysema.
Answer to Question 2
C
When making an ethical decision, the nurse must consider the relevant parts that include: which theories are involved; which principles are involved; who will be affected; what will be the consequences of the alternative ethical options; and what does the patient desire.
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Abdominal thrusts are delivered with a firm thrust into the patient’s abdomen with an upward ...
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Hives is a general contraindication in the acute phase and a local contraindication in the subacute ...