The scope of nursing practice is
A. Known and static.
B. Continually being expanded.
C. Determined only by individual researchers.
D. Important only to nurses with advanced degrees.
ANS: B
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A) "Sunbathing is allowable if you're young and you have dark skin." B) "Exposure to some sun is important so that vitamin D can be absorbed." C) "A sunscreen should have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more." D) "Sunscreen is even more important with outdoor winter activities."
A nurse wishes to obtain data about a new patient's self-esteem. To gain the clearest picture, the nurse uses the assessment technique of (Select all that apply.)
a. asking about the patient's perception of self-esteem. b. completing an entire head-to-toe assessment first. c. conducting a structured interview with direct questions. d. interviewing the patient in an unstructured format. e. observing for relevant verbal and nonverbal clues.
The nurse provides education and supportive assistance for the family of a preschool-age client diagnosed with encopresis. Which statement would indicate parental understanding of appropriate care?
Select all that apply. A) "We will establish a limited schedule of activities that has many breaks to provide opportunities to use the toilet regularly." B) "We will schedule an appointment with a play therapist to help our older child adjust to our new baby." C) "We won't change our child's diet because we were afraid it will be stress provoking." D) "We will work on regular elimination after morning and evening meals." E) "We will continue to punish our child for having accidents as the behavior is learned and attention seeking."
The client receives glucocorticoid therapy. The nurse would prioritize assessment for which finding?
1. Hypothermia 2. Hypotension 3. Hypertension 4. Weight loss