A well-made bed is important to good patient care and well-being.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse teaches a client about proper foot care and concludes that further teaching is required when the client says:
1. "I will soak my feet in warm water and alcohol to prevent infection." 2. "I will be careful to dry my feet between the toes." 3. "I will wash any cut with soap and water and apply an antiseptic." 4. "I will notify the nurse if I notice an open sore with drainage on my foot."
An older patient who has end-stage pulmonary disease decides to accept care from the palliative care nurse. This older adult is most likely to benefit from the palliative care nurse in which patient needs of Weisman's six needs for the dying?
a. Closure b. Control c. Composure d. Cohesiveness
You are caring for a patient who has just been given a 6-month prognosis. The patient states that he would like to die at home. The patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment
In collaboration with the care team, what might you suggest as an alternative? A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital. B) Panel the patient for a personal care home. C) Discuss a referral for acute care. D) Discuss a referral for hospice care.
During a routine health examination, a 40-year-old patient tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Teach the patient about the need for a colonoscopy at age 50. b. Teach the patient how to do home testing for fecal occult blood. c. Obtain more information from the patient about the family history. d. Schedule a sigmoidoscopy to provide baseline data about the patient.