A client comes to the mental health clinic to see a psychologist for psychotherapy related to depression and anxiety. The client's mother is dying and has just been transferred to hospice for care
What kind of care is the client's mother receiving when she receives care for end-of-life issues?
D
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Which of the following nursing actions is most important in achieving successful antimicrobial therapy with vancomycin?
A) Provide maximum physical comfort to the patient B) Monitor serum drug level C) Taper down the drug dosage gradually D) Promote adequate intake of fluids and nutrients
The critical care nurse wants a better understanding of when to initiate an ethics consult. After attending an educational program, she understands that the following situation would require an ethics consultation:
a. Conflict has occurred between the physician and family regarding treatment decisions. A family conference is held, and the family and physician agree to a treatment plan that includes aggressive treatment for 24 hours followed by re-evaluation. b. Family members disagree as to a patient's course of treatment. The patient has designated a healthcare proxy and has a written advance directive. c. Patient postoperative coronary artery bypass surgery who sustained a cardiopulmonary arrest in the operating room. He was successfully resuscitated, but now is not responding to treatment. He has a written advance directive and his wife is present. d. Patient with multiple trauma and is not responding to treatment. No family members are known, and care is considered futile.
Which items should the nurse select as the best to support therapeutic play for a child who receives daily injections of medication?
A) A doll with a cast in place B) A syringe to practice injections C) A stuffed bear with Band-Aids D) An anatomically correct puppet
A nurse is teaching a class on the anatomy of the reproductive system. A student states that she has pain during menstruation. The nurse knows that painful menstruations can be due to which of the following ligaments?
1. Uterosacral ligament 2. Round ligament 3. Ovarian ligament 4. Broad ligament