When assessing self-concept, the nurse should consider which of the following?
a. developmental level
b. chronological age
c. developmental level and chronological age
d. current behaviors only
C
When assessing a patient's self-concept, the nurse needs to consider both the developmental age and the chronological age of the patient.
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1. There is little relationship; researchers choose subjects based on need or interest. 2. These models drive nursing research and provide a way to organize findings. 3. Nursing research has proved that most conceptual models are false. 4. Nursing research can be undertaken only if it is tied to a conceptual model.
The network or pattern of social relationships and friendship circles within an organization is known as the:
a. clique. b. formal structure. c. informal structure. d. hierarchy.
The nurse is concerned that a patient with traumatic chest injures is developing respiratory distress. What assessment findings led the nurse to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply. 1. combative behavior 2. absent breath sounds in left lower lobe 3. pedal and popliteal pulses weak and irregular 4. temperature raised 2 degrees over the last 4 hours 5. oxygen saturation 86% on 40% oxygen face mask
The nurse is caring for a patient with an increasing ammonia level because of acute hepatic dysfunction. Which of the following can the nurse do to help prevent the ongoing accumulation of ammonia?
1. physical therapy consult for bedside therapy to prevent muscle breakdown due to bedrest 2. consult with a dietitian regarding the amount of protein to provide in the patient's diet 3. encourage patient to conduct most self-care activities 4. measure the patient for anti-embolism stockings