Describe four ways in which the nursing assistant can support patients' spiritual and religious beliefs.
What will be an ideal response?
Be a willing listener; respect the patient's beliefs even if they differ from your own; avoid trying to convert the patient to your beliefs; respect religious articles and handle them with care; avoid interrupting religious rituals; offer to read the patient's religious books aloud; provide privacy during prayer, meditation, and clergy visits.
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The nurse is beginning the assessment of a patient with substance abuse. What should the nurse ask that demonstrates an open-ended question?
Select all that apply. 1. On average, how many days a week do you drink or use drugs? 2. How often and how much do you usually use? 3. What is the greatest number of drinks you have had at any one time in the past month? 4. Do you drink beer or whiskey? 5. Did you drink beer before coming to the hospital?
Which set of arterial blood gases would the nurse expect to find in a client who developed a pulmonary embolism 15 minutes ago?
A. pH 7.30, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 60 mm Hg, PO2 66 mm Hg B. pH 7.38, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 45 mm Hg, PO2 96 mm Hg C. pH 7.47, HCO3– 23 mEq/L, PCO2 25 mm Hg, PO2 82 mm Hg D. pH 7.30, HCO3– 28 mEq/L, PCO2 65 mm Hg, PO2 75 mm Hg
During balanced anesthesia, which type of medication is given while the surgery is performed?
a. Anticholinergics b. Benzodiazepines c. Hypnotics d. Inhaled anesthetic