The nurse is planning to utilize the nursing theory that supports the paradigm shift occurring in nursing today. The theory that supports this paradigm shift was developed by which of the following?
a. Imogene King c. Sister Callista Roy
b. Rosemarie Parse d. Betty Neuman
ANS: B
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A patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) will be starting a course of doxorubicin shortly. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A) Risk for Infection related to suppressed bone marrow function B) Risk for Impaired Skin integrity related to cytotoxic effects of doxorubicin C) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements related to metabolic effects of doxorubicin D) Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance related to decreased neurological function
You are the nurse manager for a not-for-profit health service for the homeless and for drug users in an impoverished neighborhood. As the manager, your concern about sustainability is related to:
a. The possibility of violence. b. An increase in prescription drugs available for abuse. c. Decisions of the public board. d. An increase in uncompensated care events.
Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a patient dying of cancer?
a. Encourage at least one family member to remain at the bedside at all times. b. Follow-up with other healthcare team members during weekly meetings. c. Avoid discussing the dying process with family (to reduce sadness). d. Encourage family members to participate in care of the patient when possible.
The client recently received a diagnosis of cancer
The client frequently asks the nurse about the disease and treatment even though the health care provider discussed the disease, its treatment, expected therapeutic effects, and adverse effects of therapy with the client. The most likely explanation for this repeated need for information is: a. the client has early dementia and is unable to remember the information. b. the client is under emotional stress due to the psychosocial impact of the diagnosis. c. the client has borderline intellect that requires repetition to grasp information. d. the health care provider did not do a thorough job in explaining the disease to the client.