When a patient is dying, the nursing assistant can help the family and patient the most by
A)
asking them questions about the patient and how the illness started.
B)
trying to cheer them up by talking to them.
C)
maintaining a concerned and efficient approach to your work.
D)
telling them about the details of the patient's condition.
Answer:
C
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Based on accepted standards of care for documentation, identify the element that the nurse should avoid placing in the client's medical record
a. Blank spaces between the lines for late entries b. Date and time on all entries c. Observation about the client's behaviors d. Direct quotes from the family
The patient has generalized anxiety disorder. He asks the nurse, "Will I need medication for this? My neighbor is very nervous and he takes medication." What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Medications are a way of life for patients with anxiety disorders." 2. "Medication is necessary initially; later we will try therapy." 3. "Probably not, but you shouldn't compare yourself to your neighbor." 4. "Medication is necessary when anxiety interferes with your quality of life."
The nurse explains that one common feature of children who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is that:
a. Death occurs during sleep b. The infants had a high birth weight c. Most deaths are in female infants d. Most deaths occur in hot, humid weather
A patient who takes aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta) frequently for upset stomach, heartburn, and sour stomach is seen regularly in the clinic. The nurse should assess which of the following?
A) Blood glucose level
B) Serum phosphate level
C) Urine specific gravity
D) Aspartate transaminase levels