You have been assigned to work with one of the staff nurses in caring for Mrs. Gregory, who is dying and appears to be unaware of her surroundings. The nurse cautioned you, before entering the room, that you and she would not talk about the client while
caring for her. The reason for this caution is
a. a there is nothing to be gained by discussing the dying client
b. the homemaker/home health aide should not discuss a clientÃs illness with a staff nurse
c. although clients appear to be unaware of their surroundings, they may be able to hear very well what is being said
d. it shows disrespect to talk about a dying client
c. although clients appear to be unaware of their surroundings, they may be able to hear very well what is being said
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The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The adolescent answers, "Yes, I've used marijuana at parties with my friends." What is the next question the nurse should ask?
a. "Who are these friends?" b. "Do your parents know about this?" c. "When was the last time you used marijuana?" d. "Is this a regular habit?"
The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client with respiratory alkalosis. Which outcomes indicate that nursing care has been effective for this client?
Select all that apply. A) Respiratory rate 18 and regular B) Sleeping through the night C) Gait steady D) Consistent body weight E) Using prescribed bronchodilators
Which of the following would be a primary source for a research literature review?
A) A meta-analysis appearing in the Cochrane Reviews B) A metasynthesis published in the journal Qualitative Health Research C) An experimental study published in the journal Research in Nursing & Health D) A systematic review published in the journal Nursing Research