Frank Sanchez, an 81-year-old with congestive heart failure, has been admitted to room 332A. You are assigned to complete the admission procedure. You enter the room and introduce yourself. How should you address the patient?
A. Mr. Sanchez
B. Frank
C. Sanchez
D. Honey
Answer: A
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A client is concerned about becoming impotent because of the inability to sustain an erection and a history of a sexually transmitted infection as a young adult
What is the nurse's best response to this client's concerns? A) "An occasional incident like this is normal and common, and there is no reason to be concerned." B) "Sexually transmitted infections may result in sexual problems in adults." C) "Erectile dysfunction is the correct term for the inability to achieve or sustain an erection." D) "The medical diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is not made until the man has erection difficulties in 25% or more of his interactions."
A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has demonstrated self-mutilation and inappropriate expressions of anger. Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as an improvement?
a. "I think you are the nicest nurse on the unit." b. "I got drunk last night, but I won't ever do it again." c. "I felt like cutting myself, so I came to talk to you." d. "I hate my friends. They never help me when I need it."
During review of a patient's progress, the healthcare team determines that a patient requires treatment that is generally accepted at that time in the usual illness trajectory of a patient. The patient is unable to pay
As the head nurse, you persist in ensuring that this patient receives the treatment. You are: a. Empowering the patient. b. Avoiding litigation. c. Advocating for the patient. d. Supporting the clinical pathway.
When conducting a spiritual assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse should remain aware of which potential barrier to effective communication?
a. Clarifying the meaning of a patient's statement b. Multi-tasking while talking to the patient c. Listening to patients' complete statements d. Discussing patient's feelings while hospitalized