When you go to a patient's room to give morning care, you notice that she is reading a Bible. What should you do?
A) Ask her what religion she practices
B) Ask if she wants you to come back in 15 minutes
C) Tell her that her morning care will only take a few minutes and then she can return to her reading
D) Leave the toilet articles on her table for her to use later
B
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The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children. Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. The causes of major depression are unknown. b. Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children. c. Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed. d. The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.
After a Foley catheter has been removed, the nurse should assess the patient carefully for:
a. hemorrhage. b. constipation. c. urinary retention. d. bladder spasm.
A patient has a peripheral IV. The nurse should assess the IV site for what primary signs and symptoms of infiltration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Redness b. Swelling c. Pallor d. Warmth e. Red streaks
A nurse is discussing nutrition with a patient who expresses concern about not always consuming vitamins in amounts consistent with the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs). What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. The RDA is only an estimate of the amount of vitamins required and does not represent a scientific number. b. The RDA is the amount of vitamin needed by 50% of the population regardless of age or gender. c. The RDA represents the highest amount that can be consumed safely, so amounts less than this can be sufficient. d. The RDA represents an average, so low intake one day can be compensated for by increased amounts on another day.