A Nurse Is Obtaining an Admission History on a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a patient who reports daily drinking for several years. When the nurse questions the patient further, the patient reports drinking up to five or six drinks each day. The patient expresses worry about liver damage. What will the nurse do?

• A) Contact the patient's provider to request liver function studies.
• B) Explain that hepatitis, progressing to severe liver impairment, is likely.
• C) Inform the patient that the history indicates that cirrhosis is likely to occur.
• D) Tell the patient that stopping drinking will reverse any effects on the liver.

Understand the processes and advantages of materials requirement planning (MRP) systems in inventory management.

Recognize the importance of supplier selection based on quality, price, dependability, and services.

Acknowledge the significance of inventory management systems, including just-in-time (JIT) systems, in reducing waste and enhancing efficiency.

Understand the strategic decision-making process involved in purchasing, leasing, and negotiating with suppliers.

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