Residents in long-term care facilities may use their own bedspreads and pillows.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A nurse who works on a palliative care unit has developed a strong partnership with the 77-year-old wife of a client who has recently died of lung cancer. The woman has expressed her fears around being a widow to the nurse
How can the nurse best respond? A) "You will likely find that once you are remarried the grief will subside and you will move on.". B) "It's very normal to have these fears, but antidepressant medications can help immeasurably with this difficult transition.". C) "Though it might not feel like it now, many women eventually find joy in new friendships and freedom after the death of a spouse.". D) "It will be important, and healthy, for you to maintain roles and routines similar to before your spouse died.".
A patient had a colon resection for removal of a cancerous tumor. Postoperatively, on the surgical floor which of the following activities would the nurse perform for the purpose of decreasing the risk of postoperative complications? Select all that apply
a. Assist the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours. b. Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed. c. Assess the drainage from the surgical site. d. Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.
A nurse is teaching a home care patient how to administer a topical medication. The patient is watching television while the nurse is talking. What might be the result of this interaction?
A) The message will likely be misunderstood. B) The stimulus for communication is unclear. C) The receiver will accurately interpret the message. D) The communication will be reciprocal.
The nurse participates in a quality assurance program and reviews evaluation data for the previous month. Which of the following does the nurse recognize as an example of process evaluation?
A) A 10% reduction in the number of ventilator-associated pneumonia B) A 5% increase in the number of nosocomial catheter-related urinary tract infections C) 40% of all client rooms in the facility are private and equipped with a computer D) A nursing care plan was developed within the eight hours of admission for 97% of all admissions.