What factors have resulted in more acute and chronically ill people residing in the community who need professional nursing care?
A) Shorter length of stay in long-term care facilities
B) Increase in ambulatory surgery
C) Decrease in the use of outpatient clinics
D) Shorter length of stay in emergency departments
B
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The nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about the stethoscope. Which statements about the stethoscope are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
Select all that apply. 1. The stethoscope works by blocking out environmental sounds. 2. Short tubing provides the listener with the most accurate sounds. 3. The bell of the stethoscope is used for high-pitched sounds, such as lung sounds. 4. Cleaning the stethoscope is not necessary since it is not a vehicle for the spread of infection. 5. The binaurals should fit snugly in the ears.
An adolescent reports that she started smoking to lose weight. When planning a smoking cessation program for this client, which measure would provide the greatest motivation for the client?
A) Pointing out serious health-related consequences of smoking B) Clearing up the client's misconception of weight loss related to smoking C) Offering the client referrals to a support group, counselor, or specialist D) Relating the effects of smoking to body image and sex appeal
The female client is visiting family from Iran and develops appendicitis during the night. The nurse in the emergency department would do which of the following when notifying the doctor to assess the client?
1. Ask for a female doctor to assess the client 2. Ask for a male doctor to assess the client 3. Explain the assessment procedure and ask the family their preference 4. Ask the physicians which one should see the client
An important aspect of social support networks and friendships is the degree of:
A) Blood relationships. B) Bonding with one another. C) Reciprocity. D) Emotional support.