The nurse observes that a client under her care does not feel comfortable with the care choices planned by her family and the social services department. The client appears coherent. What action by the nurse is indicated?
A) Contact the family and organize a conference.
B) Notify the physician.
C) Consult with the unit's educator.
D) Discuss the matter with the unit's nurse manager.
D
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One of your home care patients, Mrs. Garvey, who is 78 years old and in fairly good health with no chronic diseases, has had trouble with her dentures for several weeks and is now having them repaired. What would be the appropriate response?
a. Suggest a clear-liquid diet until the dentures are replaced b. Suggest a soft diet until her dentures are replaced and her gums are not sore c. Question her carefully about any new symptoms she may have experienced in the past few weeks d. Both B and C
A nurse is obtaining the history of a patient who reveals that he had an MI 5 years ago. When the admission 12-lead ECG is reviewed, Q waves are noted in leads V3 and V4 only
Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with this situation? a. The patient may have had a posterior wall MI. b. The patient must have had a right ventricular MI. c. The admission 12-lead ECG was done incorrectly. d. The patient may have had an anterior MI.
What is true about excessive pain in labor?
a. It usually results in a more rapid labor. b. It is considered to be a normal occurrence. c. It may result in decreased placental perfusion. d. It has no effect on the outcome of labor.
What is self-discipline?
A) Is one of the least effective forms of discipline B) Decreases as an awareness of the rules and regulations that govern behavior increases C) Increases when employees identify with the goals of the organization D) Is internalized, and thus the leader can do little to create an environment that promotes self-discipline in employees