Holistic nursing is practiced in every practice setting. Because of this, no matter what the health care setting, what should the nurse be prepared to do?
A) Help others follow the policies of the institution they are working in
B) Practice nursing according to Peplau's theory
C) Be prepared to initiate interventions to address the psychosocial needs of each client
D) Care for the physical needs of the patient exclusively
C
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The nurse is preparing a teaching plan and is applying evidence-based practice. To promote involvement, the nurse must:
a. provide the latest professional literature to the patient. b. ensure that the patient understands relevant information. c. use only one teaching method to reduce confusion. d. not review previously learned information.
A mother planned to breastfeed her infant before giving birth at 33 weeks of gestation. The infant is stable and receiving oxygen. What is the most appropriate nursing action related to this?
a. Assist the mother in expressing breast milk. b. Assess the infant's readiness to breastfeed. c. Explain to the mother that the infant is too small to receive breast milk. d. Reassure the mother that infant formula is a good alternative to breastfeeding.
A mother tells the nurse that she is frustrated by her toddler saying "no" to everything she says. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be true and most helpful to the mother?
a. "Reform every question so the child will have to say ‘yes' to get what she wants." b. "This is an expression of your child's search for autonomy, and it will usually stop by about 30 months of age." c. "Walk away from your child when she tells you ‘no,' and pay attention when she says ‘yes,' so you can modify this behavior." d. "Start telling the child ‘no' whenever she asks you for something so she will get the idea that negativity is not rewarding."
Why is violence a concern for community health nursing practice?
a. Violence is a universal problem. b. Violence impacts everyone in the United States. c. Nurses must spend a great deal of time on the results of violence. d. Significant mortality and morbidity results from violence.