When contemplating Erikson's developmental theory, the nurse assesses several elderly clients. Which of the following will have the least difficulty with this task?
A)
A client who held his job and work status as the defining feature of his life
B)
A client who felt success through her children's accomplishments
C)
A client who maintained a balance between work and home
D)
A client who planned to really enjoy life once she retired
C
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What is the best nursing rationale for holding a debriefing session with clients and staff after a take-down intervention has taken place on an inpatient unit?
1. Reinforce unit rules with the client population. 2. Create protocols for the future release of tensions associated with anger. 3. Process client feelings and alleviate fears of undeserved seclusion and restraint. 4. Discuss the situation that led to inappropriate expressions of anger.
The nurse administers ambrisentan (Letairis) to the patient diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What single indicator would the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
A) Oxygen saturation B) Resting respiratory rate C) Exercise tolerance D) Breath sounds
Research utilization encompasses the ____
a. Collection of study data b. Critique of study results c. Determination of statistical tests d. Development of a study
The nurse has entered a client's room to find the client diaphoretic (sweat-covered) and shivering, inferring that the client has a fever. How should the nurse best follow up this cue and inference?
A) Measure the client's oral temperature. B) Ask a colleague for assistance. C) Give the client a clean gown and warm blankets. D) Obtain an order for blood cultures.