Hospice nursing care has a different focus for the patient. The nurse is aware that patient care provided through a hospice is:
A) designed to meet the patient's individual wishes, as much as possible
B) usually aimed at offering curative treatment for the patient
C) involved in teaching families to provide postmortem care
D) offered primarily for hospitalized patients
A) designed to meet the patient's individual wishes, as much as possible
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The nurse is assisting the physician with obtaining a sample to determine the status of blood cell formation. What type of procedure will the nurse have prepared the client for?
A) A bone marrow aspiration B) A Schilling test C) A thoracentesis D) A urine sample
A young adult patient scheduled for an annual physical examination arrives in the clinic smelling of cigarette smoke and carrying a pack of cigarettes. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Urge the patient to quit smoking as soon as possible. b. Avoid confronting the patient about smoking at this time. c. Wait for the patient to start the discussion about quitting smoking. d. Explain that the "cold turkey" method is most effective in stopping smoking.
To become licensed as an RN, LPN, or LVN, a nursing graduate is required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Which of the following accurately describes this test?
A) It is a pen and pencil test. B) In most states, a specific score is given. C) It can be taken only one time per year. D) It is based on a job analysis of tasks.
An instructor is reviewing the principles that resulted from the 2011 reassessment of global progress on addressing disability with a class. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) The government must focus solely on seeking improvement in the lives of individuals and families living with disability. B) Government must play the only role in addressing disability. C) It is unimportant for service providers, academic institutions, the private sector, communities, and people with disabilities and their families to address disability. D) The importance of all persons, including those with disabilities to participate in their country's development.