Which nurse should be assigned to a dying client who is experiencing symptoms of emotional distress?
a. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who can be spared to sit with the client
b. Licensed practical nurse (LPN) who has grown attached to the family
c. RN who has experience as a hospice nurse
d. Newly graduated RN
C
A hospice nurse has experience in managing symptoms associated with the dying process. This is the best nurse to care for this patient.
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A) Apply benzoin to the scrotal area B) Tuck the bag downward inside the diaper C) Pat the perineal area dry after cleaning D) Apply the narrow portion of the bag on the perineal space
A client who is scheduled for an ileostomy surgery says to the nurse, "I'm afraid I won't be able to look at that stoma." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A) "That's something you don't have to think about now." B) "I'll make sure there is a familiar nurse here with you the first time." C) "It's okay, everybody feels this anxious about this." D) "Don't worry, I'm sure that you will be able to do this just fine."
Mr. Unsure is a 73-year-old man who is brought to the agency for treatment of second-degree burns. He answers questions clearly, but his daughter says, "Don't listen to him. He is confused and incompetent
I'm sure he has Alzheimer's disease, and I'm trying to get him committed. I will make medical decisions for him." The LPN/LVN caring for Mr. Unsure should: A) Respect the rights of Mr. Unsure until he is legally determined to be "incompetent" B) Tell Mr. Unsure that his daughter said he is incompetent C) Alert the staff that Mr. Unsure's daughter is going to cause trouble D) Call Mr. Unsure's son to see what he thinks about the situation
A nursing assistant may use an employee assistance program (EAP) for help with
A) stress management. B) career advancement. C) continuing education. D) preventive health care.