MC The nurse observes that the family is exhibiting strengths in the face of the adversity they are facing. The best description of the strengths the nurse is observing is
A. Intellectualization.
B. Projection.
C. Faith.
D. Resilience
D. Resilience
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A new nurse manager asks to see the Joint Commission manual in order to determine adequate staffing for the next shift. How should the supervisor respond to this request?
1. "The Joint Commission manual is kept with the other unit manuals." 2. "For that information you will need to refer to the human resources department's policy on employment manual." 3. "You need to look at the policy and procedure manual for the organization, not the Joint Commission manual." 4. "Before you look any further, refer to the unit's current schedule."
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells to a hospitalized child. What is an appropriate action that applies to administering blood?
a. Take the vital signs every 15 minutes while blood is infusing. b. Use blood within 1 hour of its arrival from the blood bank. c. Administer the blood with 5% glucose in a piggyback setup. d. Administer the first 50 ml of blood slowly and stay with the child.
A mental health nurse has been working with a survivor of an industrial accident. Which statement by the client would suggest the outcome for tertiary interventions has been met?
A) "I will call you if I need you." B) "I feel like I know how to cope better now, and get a handle on my anxiety." C) "I am really glad we did this counseling." D) "Thanks, you have been helpful. I'll miss working with you."
A family struggles with clear communication, and members of the family often seek the help of other systems for personal validation and gratification. What should the nurse identify as an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this family?
1. Altered Family Processes related to communication patterns 2. Impaired Verbal Communication related to inability to communicate 3. Ineffective Family Coping evidenced by assistance from outside sources 4. Knowledge Deficiency (communication patterns) related to dysfunctional patterns of communication