The nurse clarifies that the main role of the nurse when assessing families and their coping strategies is:
1. emotional support and reassurance.
2. information and reassurance.
3. emotional support and referral.
4. elimination of the stressor.
2
Families need information and reassurance.
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After completing orientation to the facility, the nurse recognizes further instructions are required when the client makes which of the following statements?
1. "I will send my valuables home with my wife." 2. "I will take my prescription medications as I took them at home." 3. "My wife may visit any time she chooses." 4. "I should ring my call bell if I need the nurse."
What is one positive aspect of Parkinson disease?
a. The disease does not alter ability to communicate b. Anti-Parkinson drugs have few side effects c. Intellectual function is not impaired d. Involuntary movements can be controlled
Louis, an RN, is caring for Emil Jones, a 58-year-old newly diagnosed diabetic. Louis needs to instruct Emil regarding his insulin pump. While performing client teaching, which of the following barriers to communication can Louis eliminate?
A) Noise from the television B) Language differences C) Educational level D) Mr. Jones' lack of attentiveness
A patient with major depression will begin electroconvulsive therapy tomorrow. Which interventions are routinely implemented before the treatment? Select all that apply
a. Administer pretreatment medication 30 to 45 minutes before treatment. b. Withhold food and fluids for a minimum of 6 hours before treatment. c. Remove dentures, glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids. d. Restrain the patient in bed with padded limb restraints. e. Assist the patient to prepare an advance directive.