The family of a client with advanced dementia and increasing health complications has gathered for a conference to discuss the plan of care for the client relating to the end-of-life plans
During the conference, concerns about the client's increasing weight loss and inability or desire to eat have been raised. They are requesting information about initiating tube feedings. What response is indicated at this time?
A) Tube feeding will aid the client in gaining weight.
B) Tube feeding is associated with a reduced risk of aspiration.
C) Tube feeding may be beneficial in reducing the discomfort associated with dehydration.
D) At this time, the absence of tube feeding is promoting comfort, as dehydration has been shown to reduce pain sensitivity.
D
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A. Impaired verbal communication B. Disturbed thought processes C. Risk for violence D. Ineffective communication
Which remark by the nurse gives a patient verbal tracking feedback?
a. "Describe your relationship with your children." b. "Give me an example of not getting along with your children." c. "Am I correct in stating you are feeling angry with your children?" d. "You're saying you do not have a good relationship with your children?"
A patient with a history of chronic foot ulcers secondary to diabetes has been admitted to the preoperative clinic in preparation for a metatarsal amputation
The patient appears stoic and avoids making eye contact with the nurse, while answering assessment questions with one-word answers. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's demeanor? A) Ask the patient if he would like to have a p.r.n. benzodiazepine. B) Ask the patient if he is experiencing signs and symptoms of depression. C) Reassure the patient that many individuals with amputations lead fulfilling lives. D) Try to gently assess the patient's feelings around this procedure.
The nurse is writing a paper on a research project as part of a class assignment. What should the nurse do to obtain the most current information about the research topic?
1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic. 2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project. 3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic. 4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.