A philosophy of nursing is developed early in one's career, and each nurse brings a personal set of beliefs about people, the world, health, and nursing to work each day
Which type of philosophy of nursing would a nurse bring to the bedside if the nurse were interested in solving the client's health-related problems?
A)
Idealistic philosophy
B)
Pragmatic philosophy
C)
Existentialist philosophy
D)
Realistic philosophy
B
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The three primary ethical principles described in this chapter include all of the following, except:
A) Beneficence B) Respect for human dignity C) Anonymity D) Justice
A patient in whom metastatic cancer is diagnosed tells the nurse, "God has never let me down before. I'll pray for strength." This patient's illness behavior is being influenced by
a. resiliency. b. sense of control. c. spirituality. d. depression.
During the assessment of a preschool-age patient, the nurse expects the patient to have ____________________ teeth
Fill in the blank with correct word
A nurse is working in the emergency room when a child is brought in with injuries and a history that suggests sexual abuse. The child is not cooperative
Which of the following reasons presents the best rationale for waiting until the child is cooperative, instead of restraining and forcing the child to submit to the examination? a. The hospital staff would likely be charged with abuse. b. One of the parents may object to restraint if both have not signed informed consent, especially if they are divorced. c. Forcing participation may damage the child's ability to give testimony in a criminal case. d. Forced examination may not provide accurate results.