When the spinal cord injured patient is in the denial stage of grief, it is best for the nurse to focus on
A) future aspects of life.
B) present problems.
C) self-care.
D) past experiences.
B
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An Orthodox Jewish patient has died at 0300 on a Wednesday, and no family member was present. What intervention should the culturally competent nurse implement before the family arrives?
a. Avoid touching the body until an Ortho-dox Jew arrives. b. Call the hospital chaplain to come and stay with the body. c. Place the patient's copy of the Koran at the bedside. d. Wash the body and straighten up the room.
Which statement should be included in the nurse's education plan for older adults regarding urinary elimination?
A) Most older adults experience an increased blood flow to the kidneys. B) Kidney function progressively increases as the body ages. C) The kidneys become more effective in filtration with age. D) Nocturia and urinary retention are more common in older adults.
The licensed practical/vocational nurse is the team leader in a long-term care facility
A topic for discussion at a recent staff meeting was the effect that a scheduled 1-week absence of one of the staff members will have on the staff and how that absence might be managed. One of the staff members thinks a person should be hired to cover the temporary absence. The other six staff members each wants to take on an extra resident for that week. They feel that bringing in someone new would not be best for the residents. Which statement might be made by a person who is considered a good follower? A) "I think the decision is wrong and I really want everyone to reconsider." B) "I don't care. I'll go along with whatever everyone else wants to do." C) "This is your decision––not mine. I will not accept being assigned an additional resident." D) "I certainly don't agree with the decision, but I will do my best to carry it out."
Is irradiation safe? Explain