You are caring for a patient who cannot use the call system. How will you assure his needs are met?
What will be an ideal response?
Check the care plan for communication measures. Anticipate and meet the patient's needs. Check the patient often. Have the call light in reach anyway for family or visitors to use.
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The nurse is teaching progressive muscle relaxation techniques to the client. Which rationale will the nurse include in the teaching session for progressive muscle relaxation?
1. It is a form of diversion that keeps your mind off of your stress. 2. By releasing muscle tension, the negative effects of stress can be lessened. 3. By relaxing the muscles, the pain the client is experiencing will cease. 4. It is a good form of exercise that will help you get into better shape so you won't experience any more pain.
Meaningful Use refers to:
a. receiving the EHR incentive payments for Meaningful Use. b. meeting all the Meaningful Use criteria. c. leveraging the EHR to facilitate practice and payment change for healthcare transformation. d. attesting to Meaningful Use.
Which precaution is most important to teach an older patient who is starting histamine H2 blockers for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
a. "Do not drink caffeine while taking this drug." b. "Elevate the head of your bed by 6 to 10 inches." c. "Take this drug with meals and before going to bed." d. "Avoid driving until you know how this drug affects you."
Followers who have strong needs for affiliation prefer which type of leadership behavior?
a. Supportive b. Directive c. Participative d. Achievement oriented