You want to make sure that a patient understands what you said. You should:
a. Assume the person understands
b. Assume the person is confused and dis-oriented.
c. Respect the person's culture and religion.
d. Ask questions to see if the person under-stands.
D
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1. Vegetables, cottonseed oil, and safflower oil 2. Fruits, vegetables, and cereal grains 3. Milk, cheese, and ice cream 4. Bagels, cream cheese, and ham
During the risk assessment phase of care for a psychiatric patient, the nurse will
a. make an initial assessment. b. confirm the patient's problem. c. assess potential dangerousness to self or others. d. determine the level of supervision needed for the patient.
What might be a school health nurse's concern regarding the No Child Left Behind Act?
a. The law does not meet local needs as the school boards perceive them. b. The law is based on erroneous assumptions. c. The law meets the needs of urban states but not rural ones. d. The law will divert funds from health services and physical education.
When the demented patient in a long-term care facility becomes combative when being prepared for a bath, the nurse should:
a. call for assistance to complete the bath. b. say, "Mrs. Smith, it is bath time, but maybe you would prefer a sponge bath." c. medicate patient with a sedative and complete bath when patient is more cooperative. d. say, "OK. It is your right to remain dirty."