Nurses can examine research literature, analyze important evidence, and improve the quality of patient care by applying the philosophy of
What will be an ideal response?
Evidence-based practice
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The pediatric nurse discusses home care with the parents of a patient who is returning home following a spinal fusion. Which teaching points will the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Allow the child to return to school about 4 to 6 weeks following surgery. B. Encourage ambulation when permitted, usually 2 to 3 weeks postoperatively. C. Explain activity restrictions such as no twisting, bending, or lifting. D. Maintain a regular diet with added calcium, fiber, fluids, and vitamin C. E. Participation in contact sports such as football needs to be delayed for 1 year.
In dementia, which of the following cognitive functions is most commonly lost first?
A. Recognizing persons B. Knowing the place C. Estimating the time D. Long-term memory
The nurse instructs a school-age patient and the parents on continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "The solution should be infused cold.". B) "Redness and warmth around the tube insertion site is expected.". C) "We should notify the health care provider if the drainage is cloudy.". D) "Weight gain and a productive cough are expected with the treatments.".
A client who is status post aortic valve replacement takes sodium warfarin (Coumadin) daily and has started taking Ginkgo biloba. What is the priority action for the nurse to take?
a. Encourage the use of Ginkgo biloba to enhance the client's systemic circulation. b. Assess the client for any bruising or pete-chiae. c. Explain that replacing Ginkgo biloba with garlic would be much safer. d. Assess for any forgetfulness or inappro-priate speech.