An 84-year-old man who is receiving dialysis treatments on an outpatient basis reports depressed mood and low energy and makes reference to death and dying. His wife and son are ready to take him home after the procedure
Which question should a nurse ask the client's wife when preparing a discharge plan of care?
A) "Has he had any appetite or sleep changes as well?"
B) "How often is he left alone?"
C) "Has he been following his diet and exercise program consistently?"
D) "How would you characterize your relationship with your husband?"
B
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The nursing student is writing a paper about the direct patient care role of advanced practice nurses. Which of the following advanced practice roles would the student include in the report?
a. Nurse Administrator b. Clinical Nurse Leader c. Clinical Nurse Specialist d. Nurse Educator
Sources for credible, rigorous evidence-based guidelines for healthcare practice include the:
a. AACN b. CCNE c. NGC d. NLN
The nurse is reviewing a health history of a newly pregnant woman at a local health fair. Which statement made by the nurse will most likely improve the woman's outcome for a healthy pregnancy?
a. "Make sure you eat four servings of calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese, or yogurt every day." b. "Include 30 minutes of walking three times per week to make sure you get enough exercise." c. "Report any changes in vision or headaches that do not subside to your health care provider." d. "Throughout your pregnancy, it is important to see your health care provider as scheduled."
A nurse is meeting with community stakeholders to review a cultural community assessment. The nurse has been sent to this town to address rising tobacco use and to help the community find ways to encourage quitting
The community is a very small town without primary caregivers and other support systems in place. Which of the following is the best intervention for this town? A. Provide free bussing into the nearest town so community members can attend tobacco cessation support groups. B. Train local community members about running smoking cessation support groups and individual support services. C. Host a community fair to disseminate information about the dangers of smoking. D. Pass a law forbidding smoking in public places.