Which term best describes emphasis on the relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible?
a. chronic care c. terminal care
b. palliative care d. hospice care
B
Palliative care is different from hospice care in that it emphasizes relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible. These symptoms may or may not be a part of the imminent terminal phase of the disease.
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Which of the following statements is not true about physical restraints?
a. They can be removed by the resident b. They include anything attached to the indi-vidual that cannot be removed easily c. They restrict access to one's body d. They may include bed rails
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An older adult patient remarks that she has been experiencing constipation, which has never been a problem for her before now. What questions should the nurse ask?
1. "Do you have a list of your medications?" 2. "How many fluids do you drink each day?" 3. "Do you get enough rest at night?" 4. "What kinds of fruits and vegetables do you eat daily?" 5. "How often do you have a bowel movement?"
The nurse theorist Virginia Henderson developed which theory?
A) The Principles and Practice of Nursing B) Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing C) The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory D) The Behavioral System Model