While Assessing a Patient Who Was Admitted with Heart Failure,the

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Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient who was admitted with heart failure,the nurse notes that the patient has jugular venous distention (JVD) when lying flat in bed.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Document this finding in the patient's record.
• B) Obtain vital signs, including oxygen saturation.
• C) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
• D) Observe for JVD with the patient upright at 45 degrees.

Assess and support the spiritual and moral development stages in individuals across the lifespan.

Understand the various accounting and bookkeeping systems used in healthcare settings.

Identify the key components and advantages of the double-entry bookkeeping system.

Recognize the definitions and applications of specific financial terms and systems in healthcare management.

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Definitions:

Cultural Considerations

Factors that recognize and respect the beliefs, languages, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of individuals shaped by their cultural background.

Acculturation and Enculturation

The processes through which individuals learn and adopt the cultural habits of another group (acculturation) and the cultural habits of their native group (enculturation), respectively.

Helper Bias

The tendency for individuals providing support or assistance to others to have preconceived notions or biases that can affect their judgment or behavior.

Process-oriented Goals

Objectives that focus on the steps, experiences, or methods required to achieve a specific outcome, emphasizing the journey rather than the end result.