List four ways in which the nursing assistant can stay healthy and prevent infection.
What will be an ideal response?
Eat a healthful diet; get enough sleep; keep your body clean; live in a clean environment; avoid unhealthy habits such as cigarette smoking and substance abuse; learn how to cope with stress.
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The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The client's respirations are dangerously decreased following administration of pain medication
The nurse is aware that if interventions are not taken immediately, the client's respirations will most likely result in the client's death. The nurse's actions represent: a. active anesthesia c. refusal of treatment b. euthanasia d. utility
A 59-year-old man is being admitted to hospice care that will be given in his home. While doing the admission assessment, the hospice nurse asks about the man's spiritual beliefs
The man tells the nurse that he is of the Baha'i faith and that he is strong spiritually. What does the hospice nurse realize about her patients' beliefs? A) The spiritual beliefs of people and families are all basically the same and do not need addressing. B) The spiritual beliefs of people and families never cause tension and concern when a patient is terminal. C) The spiritual beliefs of people and families need to be acknowledged, valued, and respected. D) The spiritual beliefs of people and families often cause misdirection and discomfort to those who hold different beliefs.
Which of the following are NOT nicotinic effects of sarin exposure?
a. tachycardia c. bronchial restriction b. hypertension d. muscle cramping
The nurse is caring for a client who was recently placed on anti-inflammatory drugs. What is the goal of treatment for this client?
1. Decrease the intensity of the inflammatory response. 2. Keep the client taking a constant dose of anti-inflammatory medications indefinitely. 3. Increase range of motion. 4. Treat all inflammation with glucocorticoids.