Mr. C. has been admitted to the acute care facility with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. You are the nurse caring for him in the acute care facility
Which nursing diagnosis would you identify as last when prioritizing his care? a. Ineffective Coping c. Ineffective Breathing Pattern
b. Risk for Infection d. Knowledge Deficit
A
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Several non-nursing theories and models of health and wellness are used by nurses, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Body Systems Model. 2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. 3. Developmental theories. 4. Environmental Model. 5. Wellness Model.
According to Fayol, controlling is a function of management. Controlling compares to what phase of the nursing process?
a. Evaluation b. Diagnosis c. Assessment d. Implementation
A student nurse is assisting a patient who is ambulating with a new walker. Which of the following is appropriate information for student nurse to provide to the patient?
a. "The top of the walker should line up with the crease on the inside of your elbows." b. "You should walk behind the walker to maintain balance." c. "You should lean forward over the walker to maintain balance." d. "When walking, you should take a step, move the walker forward, and take anoth-er step."
The nurse is providing morning hygiene for an older adult patient who requires total care due to late-stage Alzheimer's disease. In recent weeks, the patient has shown signs of dermatitis on various skin surfaces
When providing a bed bath for this patient, the nurse should do which of the following? A) Use only water to wash and rinse the patient's skin surfaces. B) Utilize a deodorant soap to reduce the risk of skin breakdown due to excessive perspiration. C) Avoid using a towel to dry the patient's skin. D) Use a mild soap or a soap substitute when washing the patient's skin.