Which choice best describes the purpose of a care plan? O to offer consistency of care over a period of time
O to give a capacity to perform and act to obtain an end result
O to identify a patient's need and describe nursing actions
O to focus on follow-up services and rehabilitation

Discuss the 2 major types of diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic).

Protection against illegal searches and seizures is specified by a. the fourth amendment b. the civil rights act c. the declaration of independence. d. none of the above.

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.