The pediatric nurse implements Watson's assumption regarding a caring environment by doing which of the following?
A)
Selecting games and activities that are age-appropriate for the clients
B)
Ensuring that a zone of professionalism is present between the nurse and client
C)
Providing all needs and cares to the nurse's clients
D)
Allowing the clients to have choices, as appropriate, in their care
D
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1. Vitamin C 2. Vitamin D 3. Vitamin B12 4. Vitamin B6
While reading about the history of nursing, the nurse learns that Nightingale did not believe in
a. a holistic framework inclusive of illness and health b. the importance of creating an environment that promotes healing c. a scientific education as a foundation for nursing practice d. the need for a body of nursing knowledge that was distinct from medical knowledge
The nurse is about to tell a client that her Pap smear result was abnormal. Which statement should the nurse include?
1. "The Pap smear is used to diagnose cervical cancer." 2. "A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is needed." 3. "Colposcopy to further examine your cervix is the next step." 4. "Your cervix needs to be treated with cryotherapy."
An male client 86 years of age with a diagnosis of vascular dementia and cardiomyopathy is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pneumonia
The nurse has attempted to assess his temperature using an oral thermometer, but the client is unable to follow directions to close his mouth and secure the thermometer sublingually. Additionally, he repeatedly withdraws his head when the nurse attempts to use a tympanic thermometer. How should the nurse proceed with this assessment? A) Assess the client's temperature by axilla. B) Assess the client's skin tone and the presence or absence of sweating to determine whether the client is febrile. C) Use a disposable mercury thermometer to take the client's temperature. D) Take the client's temperature rectally.