Which statement about the rehabilitation team is correct?
a. The team usually meets without the person and family.
b. The team meets occasionally to discuss the person's progress.
c. Nursing assistants are not considered to be a part of the rehabilitation team.
d. The person is part of the rehabilitation team.
D
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A) Teach the client regarding using a kit that contains treatment for allergic reactions. B) Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) by mouth every 4 hours per the healthcare provider's orders. C) Administer epinephrine 1:1,000 by subcutaneous injection per the healthcare provider's orders. D) Collect a detailed history from the client regarding the history of latex allergies.
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A) Leukopenia B) Metabolic acidosis C) Hyperphosphatemia D) Respiratory alkalosis
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as:
1. focusing on the nurse-patient relationship. 2. the intersection of caring, core and cure. 3. meeting the needs of the patient as defined by the patient. 4. doing for patients what they would do for themselves if they had the necessary knowledge, will, or strength.
The community nurse is planning care for a family that experienced the loss of twins at 20 weeks. Which of these steps should be part of the nurse's care of this family?
1. Base care on the reactions of previous clients who experienced stillbirth. 2. Express the belief that the family will be able to get through this experience. 3. Encourage the couple to keep their feelings to themselves. 4. Honor the birth by reminding the couple that their babies are happy in heaven.