What should a new graduate nurse consider the most important characteristic when developing personal long-term goals?
a. Are planned for at least 10 years in the future
b. Can be achieved exactly as planned
c. Remain flexible
d. Consider every possible contingency along the way
C
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A child diagnosed with depression is given the nursing diagnosis of situational low self-esteem. Which statement by the child indicates that a short-term goal has been met?
A. "I have to sleep a lot when I feel sad, sometimes until noon!" B. "I wish I didn't make so many mistakes in my homework." C. "My mom makes me special cookies when I am feeling sad." D. "When I was feeling bad, I remembered my great science project."
In which scenario would the nurse, caring for the palliative care client, encourage the treatment of chemotherapy?
A) When the chemotherapy can assist in managing distressing clinical symptoms B) When the client and family requests to have more chemotherapy C) When the client feels chemotherapy will cure the disease D) When the chemotherapy helps the psychological state of the client
Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with primary restless legs syndrome (RLS) who is having difficulty sleeping?
a. Teach about the use of antihistamines to improve sleep. b. Suggest that the patient exercise regularly during the day. c. Make a referral to a massage therapist for deep massage of the legs. d. Assure the patient that the problem is transient and likely to resolve.
What is an example of a system barrier to cultural competence?
a. No kosher diet options on menu b. No sinks in every patient room c. No privacy curtains in exam rooms d. A strict and enforced policy against more than one visitor in the ICU