A community health nurse is assessing an older adult's ability to perform activities such as shopping, doing the laundry, using the telephone, and handling finances. Which assessment tool would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Barthel Index
B) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
C) Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living
D) Modified Rankin Scale
B
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A child with a severe, chronic illness is hospitalized and the staff finds it difficult to deal with the mother, who is overbearing and controlling. What action by the nursing manager would be most appropriate to help the situation?
A. Ensure consistent caregiver staffing. B. Explain that the mom is trying to regain control. C. Request a social work consultation. D. Set strict limits on the mother's behavior.
A nursing manager explains to students why he or she still prefers the "team" approach to nursing. What explanation best articulates this opinion? Team nursing
a. capitalizes on each member's unique skills and talents. b. gives nursing students the chance to hone their skills as aids. c. makes it easier to staff than using an all-RN nursing staff. d. is more cost effective than other types of care delivery.
A 15-year-old was referred to the mental health clinic by juvenile court after an arrest for prostitution and assault on the mother. The teen tells the nurse, "I hate my parents. They focus all attention on my brother. He's perfect in their eyes
". Which type of therapy might promote the greatest change in the adolescent's behavior? a. Family therapy b. Bibliotherapy c. Play therapy d. Art therapy
A client is admitted for further testing to confirm sarcoidosis. Which diagnostic test provides definitive information that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider?
A) Lung tissue biopsy. B) Positive blood cultures. C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). D) Computerized tomography (CT) of the thorax.