The nurse is planning an education program for other nurses on palliative care. Which information should the nurse include in the program? Select all that apply.
1. Palliative care focuses on patients who are close to death.
2. Palliative care can provide respite care for family members.
3. Palliative care focuses on managing pain and troublesome symptoms.
4. Palliative care focuses on developing a therapeutic relationship.
5. Palliative care can be delivered long-term and throughout all phases of treatment.
2. Palliative care can provide respite care for family members.
3. Palliative care focuses on managing pain and troublesome symptoms.
4. Palliative care focuses on developing a therapeutic relationship.
5. Palliative care can be delivered long-term and throughout all phases of treatment.
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a. Applying water-soluble lip balm to the client's lips b. Ensuring the humidification provided is adequate c. Performing oral care with alcohol-based mouthwash d. Reminding the client to cough and deep breathe often e. Suctioning excess secretions through the tracheostomy
To effectively care for the clinical complexities of older adults, nurses need preparation in the unique principles and best practices of geriatric care. On what are the best practices built?
A) The ANA Standards of the Gerontological Nurse and the Principles of Gerontological Nursing Practice B) Evidence-based practice and the expertise of the nurse C) Scientific data regarding theories, life adjustments, and pathophysiology of aging D) A large pool of knowledgeable colleagues and advanced practice
A nurse educator believes computers can enhance student learning. Which actions should the instructor take to demonstrate this belief?
1. Allow students to research a nursing topic either by going to the library or via an online literature search. 2. Require a student to remediate after a failed test by completing appropriate computer-assisted instruction modules. 3. Use PowerPoint slides to reinforce complex concepts during classroom lectures. 4. Assign a collaborative group project to students enrolled in an online course. 5. Use computer-generated graphics to make written material less monotonous.
R.M.'s chest x-ray film reveals bilateral pleural effusions. How do these relate to her
underlying disease? How might they be treated? What will be an ideal response?