Which is the greatest factor that contributes to the importance of critical thinking related to nursing care?
A) Aging of the population
B) Worldwide political conflict
C) Increasing complexity of nursing practice
D) Growing cost of health care interventions
C
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The nursing student is planning to study with a group of other students. Which of the following is an advantage of studying with another person or group?
1. Asking questions of each other 2. Discussing and processing ideas 3. Preparing for class 4. Meeting deadlines
Which principles are included in the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. The client or "unit of care" is the popula-tion. b. Primary prevention is given priority. c. All processes must include partnering with representatives of the people. d. Government agencies mandate require-ments for public health. e. The focus of many interventions should be on secondary prevention.
___________________ specify medical interventions that the patient does not want in certain situations, such as mechanical ventilation, and are used to communicate the care a patient wants, for example, pain relief to the fullest extent possible
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During a home visit the nurse identifies signs of visual impairment in a 74-year-old patient. Which action should the nurse recommend?
a. Avoid travel. b. Make adjustments in lifestyle. c. Schedule an eye examination. d. Accept visual impairment as part of aging.