When preparing to teach a newly diagnosed diabetic client, the nurse remembers to incorporate in the teaching plan which of the following concepts regarding adult learners? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. As people mature, they move from concrete thought to independent thought.
2. Previous experiences can be used as a resource for learning.
3. An adult's readiness to learn is often related to a social role.
4. People are more ready to learn when the material is useful immediately.
5. The individual's desire to learn
2,3,4
Rationale: As people mature, they move from dependence to independence. In a learning environment, that translates to interactive learning versus a lecture format.
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A hospital unit has been using a functional nursing model for delivery of care for several years. The manager has been discussing with the staff the idea of a change to total care because functional nursing has some disadvantages to the clients
What disadvantage is the manager referring to? A) It is expensive because it only uses RNs. B) Some nurses work harder than others to provide care. C) It fragments care and is confusing for the clients. D) Nurses are accountable for the client's care 24 hours per day.
After reviewing her monthly budget report, the nurse manager sees that she has a negative variance, which prompts her to change the staffing schedule. A negative or unfavorable variance in a monthly expense report may result from:
a. Overestimation of inflation. b. Higher than expected client acuity. c. Net revenue exceeding net expenses. d. Not replacing staff who called in sick.
The correct positioning of a patient is referred to as
A) therapeutic positioning. B) body mechanics. C) diagnostic positioning. D) body alignment.
Which lifestyle changes should the nurse incorporate in the nursing care plan for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder? Select all that apply
a. Stop smoking. b. Limit caffeine intake. c. Eliminate stress from your life. d. Practice a relaxation technique daily. e. Limit worrying to specific times each day.