A Nurse Reads the Laboratory Report and Notes That the Client

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse reads the laboratory report and notes that the client has hyponatremia. What physical assessment should be made?

• A) Observe skin color and texture.
• B) Auscultate bowel sounds.
• C) Percuss lung density.
• D) Monitor for GI symptoms.

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Definitions:

Transformational Leadership

A leadership approach where the leader collaborates with teams to pinpoint necessary changes, develops a vision to steer these changes through motivation, and implements the changes alongside dedicated group members.

Path Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests leaders should adjust their leadership styles based on the task and the characteristics of the followers to achieve the desired outcome.

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange theory, which focuses on the two-way (dyadic) relationships between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of building strong, trust-based relationships for effective leadership.

Empirical Research

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience, emphasizing the role of evidence collected through experiments, observation, and documentation.