The nurse is providing home care for the family of an 8-year-old boy who is dying of leukemia. Which action will be most supportive to the parents of the child?
A) Encouraging organ and tissue donation
B) Being patient with parental indecision
C) Getting prior authorization for treatments
D) Explaining how anorexia is a natural process
B
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You are caring for a client during acute substance withdrawal. What is considered the nursing standard of care for monitoring vital signs?
A) Every 1–2 hours during the first 3–4 days of withdrawal B) Every 2–4 hours during the first 3–4 days of withdrawal C) Every 8 hours during the first 3–4 days of withdrawal D) Every shift during the first 3–4 days of withdrawal
A nursing instructor wants to determine whether the students understand accountability-based care delivery systems. During the class, the instructor explains that the system emphasizes that accountability is based upon several elements
When questioned about the elements, which response by the students would indicate that further teaching is needed? a. Processes, not outcomes c. Individually defined b. Inherent in the role d. Foundation for evaluation
The term that defines the learned expression of maleness and femaleness is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient with an immune deficiency disorder has been admitted to the medical unit due to a current infection and weight loss of 12% of his body weight. Which nutritional intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Fat b. Vitamin C c. Vitamin B12 d. Protein