Which question is most important to ask of a newly admitted patient to effectively incorporate spiritual care in the nursing care plan?
a. "What is your family's religious background?"
b. "With what organized religion are you affiliated?"
c. "Do you go to church, and if so, how often?"
d. "What are your personal spiritual beliefs?"
D
Identifying the patient's personal spiritual belief will provide you with more information to incorporate into the plan of care. These beliefs may be associated with or independent of religious affiliations. Not all people of a religious group adhere to its norms, rituals, and/or practices; therefore, questions should extend beyond focusing only on the patient's or his family's religion.
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The postpartum nurse is performing a homecare visit to a first-time mother on her third day after delivery. She reports that her nipples are becoming sore. What statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
1. "I can apply lanolin cream to help with the nipple pain." 2. "Watching how much areola is visible will help me see whether my baby has a good mouthful of breast or not." 3. "My nipples will heal if I switch to bottle feeding for about 3 days while I pump my breasts." 4. "Rotating breastfeeding positions will allow the sore areas of my nipples to have less friction."
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a. A patient who is scheduled for knee replacement surgery b. A patient who has high self-efficacy and has recently accepted a job promotion c. A patient who has had elective rhinoplasty to correct a prominent hump in the bridge of the nose d. A person who has severe osteoarthritis and was admitted to a nursing home after the death of a caretaker spouse 2 months ago
The patient is being transferred from the Emergency Department to another institution for treatment. Which of the following cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
a. Helping the patient get dressed b. Gathering IV equipment to go with the patient c. Escorting the patient to the transport area d. Assessing the patient's respiratory status before transport