To actively involve the postpartal client during discharge teaching, the postpartum nurse applies which learning principle?
1. Reprints of magazine articles
2. Classroom lectures
3. Audiotapes
4. Interactive nurse-patient relationships
4
Explanation: 4. Effective parent learning requires precise timing of teaching, as well as choice of a teaching method that is effective for the family, such as DVDs and return demonstration. Content on self-care, infant care, and anticipatory guidance is important.
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A community health nurse determines that contracting would be effective to use with client groups based on the understanding that this method is beneficial for which of the following?
A) Fostering client participation in the decision-making process B) Contributing to a trusting nurse–client relationship C) Decreasing client stress during home visits D) Reducing client visit time by over 50%
The nurse prepares to administer the following medication to the patient. Which instruction will the nurse be sure to give before the patient takes the medication? MS Contin Morphine sulfate Extended release tablets, USP 15 mg CII only
a. "Be sure to swallow the pill whole." b. "Crush the medication and place the powder in applesauce." c. "Place the pill under your tongue." d. "Let the pill slowly dissolve in your mouth."
The reason why obesity is not categorized as an eating disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is what?
A) Obesity is not treatable with psychotropic medications. B) Obesity is caused by the individual's lack of will power. C) Obesity is not considered a health risk to the extent that would qualify it for diagnosis. D) Obesity is not associated consistently with any particular psychological or behavioral syndrome.
The nurse is caring for a client who asks why LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is called the "bad" cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. It consists of 50% cholesterol. 2. It synthesizes other steroids. 3. It is stored in the tissues. 4. It increases the risk of heart disease.