The purpose of the therapeutic relationship between a nurse and a patient is to
A. Help fill the nurse's need for belonging
B. Inspire the patient to pursue a career in healthcare
C. Form an interpersonal alliance to achieve healthcare goals
D. Provide a learning opportunity for both
ANS: C
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a. sterilization. b. standard precautions. c. hand hygiene. d. medical asepsis.
The nurse is teaching a 14-year-old child on the proper use of a meter-dose inhaler to control symptoms of asthma. Which teaching points should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
A) Take two puffs at a time. B) Shake the canister before using. C) Wait 5 minutes between puffs. D) Hold the breath for 5 to 10 seconds. E) Activate the inhaler while taking a deep breath.
An infant is brought to the emergency department with the following clinical manifestations: poor skin turgor, weight loss, lethargy, tachycardia, and tachypnea. This is suggestive of which situation?
a. Water excess b. Sodium excess c. Water depletion d. Potassium excess
The nurse notes that a patient with Raynaud's disease is more anxious than usual and states, "I don't understand why my hands keep turning colors. It seems to happen when I get upset." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
1. Discuss how stress can cause the vasospasms in Raynaud's disease and develop a plan to manage stress. 2. Discuss using hot water to warm up the patient's hands and keep them warm. 3. Discuss how Raynaud's can impact the patient's health. 4. Implement a no-visitor policy to keep the patient calmer.