When assisting a patient with a tub bath, you should
A. drape the genital area with a towel for modesty.
B. drape a bath blanket horizontally around the patient.
C. remove the drapes before the patient gets into the tub.
D. put a towel around the patient's shoulders for warmth.
Answer: A
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The implementation phase of the nursing process is best described as the time in which the nurse
a. sequentially executes the planned interventions for each nursing diagnosis. b. coordinates the implementation of planned interventions so that all patient outcomes are achieved at the same time. c. simultaneously implements the interventions developed for multiple nursing diagnoses and makes modifications as needed. d. organizes and delegates assignments so that all patient outcomes are met by the established deadline.
Future directions for change in the Canadian healthcare system include which of the following?
1) As primary care services are being increased, public health services require more integration with the other services. 2) There will be a significant increase in the number of hospital beds while maintaining the level of primary care services. 3) Home health services are on the decline, but long-term care services are expected to increase. 4) There will be a general expansion of all services, with the ratio of money spent in each area remaining constant.
The nurse manager is discussing cultural considerations with a group of student nurses. Which of the statements by the nursing students indicates a lack of understanding about cultural concepts? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "Culture can best be described as an awareness of belonging to a group in which certain characteristics differentiate the members of one group from another." 2. "A good description of culture is one that recognizes it's the socially transmitted beliefs, behaviors, values, customs, lifestyles and ways of thinking of a specific population that guides an individual's worldview." 3. "Culture is the belief that one's own beliefs, way of life, values, and customs are superior to others." 4. "Culture is the identification of an individual or group by shared genetic heritage and biologic characteristics." 5. "Decisions made by an individual are largely influenced by culture."
A client has a spinal cord injury with paralysis at C5 level. When completing discharge teaching, which of the following client statements would require further teaching?
1. "I need to perform self-catheterization three times daily.". 2. "I know I cannot look to see if my bladder is full.". 3. "I need to avoid bladder distention.". 4. "I'll drink adequate amounts of liquids.".