A 40-year-old patient arrives at the clinic. Crying, she says, "I just don't feel well. I think the doctors think I'm faking it. They just keep asking me questions and taking blood
Why don't they give me something to help?" Which of the following is the best response by the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
A) "It must be very frustrating to constantly feel ill."
B) "The doctors take blood to check for certain illnesses that might be causing your symptoms."
C) "It is important that you share these concerns with your doctor."
D) All of the above
D
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It is important that the mother understands that: 1. Parents may stop the thyroxine as long as the baby remains in the 50th percentile for height and weight. 2. Soy-based formula can interfere with the absorption of thyroxine. 3. Dairy-based formula is contraindicated when an infant is taking thyroxine. 4. As long as the baby is growing along the same growth curve, no interventions are necessary.
The SMART acronym can be used to help determine goals in career planning. Which of the following is not correct for the first four letters?
a. S = specific c. A = acceptable b. M = measurable d. R = realistic
The starfish analogy is exemplified in which of the following?
a. A unit manager resigns after continued tension between the administration and her regarding implementation of primary nursing. The primary nursing project dies. b. Nurses try to establish a clinic that pro-vides ambulatory care to parents and young children in an impoverished neighborhood. Community members ad-vocate for funding from political leaders and insurers. c. Alana, a new graduate, promotes conti-nence care based on evidence. When she presents her ideas, senior staff refuses to consider it. d. The head of a community health service moves on to another position. Programs are disbanded.
Advanced specialized education in the area of medical-surgical nursing includes the titles of nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and/or advanced practice nurse. What sets these nurses apart from the staff nurse?
A) Collaboration with other health care providers B) Providing direct care through independent practice C) Advanced documentation skills D) Ability to give care in the operating room.