While leading a group, a nurse leader says to a patient, "This is the fourth time that you've changed the subject when we have talked about child abuse. Is something going on?" The nurse is using which technique?
A) Support
B) Confrontation
C) Summarizing
D) Clarification
B
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The nurse is preparing an education session for women on prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which statement should be included?
1. Lower urinary tract infections rarely occur in women. 2. The most common causative organism of cystitis is E. coli. 3. Wiping from back to front after a BM will help prevent a UTI. 4. Back pain often develops with a lower urinary tract infection.
Which of the following best describes how a case manager identifies people who would benefit from case management services? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evidence-based criteria b. Families who express doubt that the patient is receiving adequate care c. Patient having setbacks from treatment d. Referrals from health care providers or agencies e. Risk identification from data management f. Use of health risk screening tools
The population health nurse is assisting a community member with ways to reduce stress. What should the nurse recommend for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Referral to sources of assistance. 2. Develop or expand social support networks. 3. Assist with employment and other social needs. 4. Arrange for respite care as needed. 5. Assist in developing a community response plan to stress.
A patient has a low sodium level but normal blood osmolarity. What does the nurse understand about this condition?
a. The two values are not related. b. The patient is overhydrated. c. The patient has pseudohyponatremia. d. The patient has end-stage kidney disease.