Kolcaba believes nurses already know how to practice comforting care
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The nurse, assessing the musculoskeletal status of an elderly client, realizes which of the following for this client?
a. Kyphosis is primarily a result of poor posture. b. Osteoporosis is more common in men than women. c. Ligaments and tendons become softer with age. d. Flexion is often painful.
A client who has undergone a nephrolithotomy procedure 24 hours ago now has a fever of 101° F (38.3° C). What is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Apply a cooling blanket. b. Strain the client's urine. c. Notify the health care provider. d. Document the finding in the client's chart.
A nurse is monitoring a patient's intake and output. The patient drinks part of a can of cola. The nurse should
1. Ask the patient to finish the can of cola. 2. Estimate how much of the can was consumed by the patient. 3. Measure the remainder to determine the amount ingested. 4. Not record such a small amount of fluid.
Which patients would be candidates for the use of dronabinol (Marinol) to treat nausea and vomiting? (Select all that apply.)
a. A patient with a history of a psychiatric disorder b. A patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)–induced anorexia c. A patient with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting d. A patient with nausea who has used marijuana in the past e. A patient with postoperative nausea and vomiting