A nurse has been assigned to care for a 52-year-old attorney who has hypertension and peptic ulcer disease. Before administering his medications, the nurse must complete an initial assessment
Core patient variables will be obtained from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) The patient's interview
B) The patient's medical history
C) The patient's medical record
D) The patient's physical examination
E) The patient's health insurer
A, B, C, D
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The new nurse at a long-term care center asks the director of nursing why he needs to learn so many theories of aging. What response by the director is best?
a. "No theories have been proven yet." b. "A wide range of theories allows for holistic care." c. "It's required knowledge for certification exams." d. "All the theories are important, so we use them all."
. Reed's Theory of self-transcendence was significantly influenced by which of the following theorists?
A. Florence Nightingale B. Jean Watson C. Martha Rogers D. Dorothea Orem
When a child suffers generalized seizures, it is important for the nurse to do all of the following except:
1. Turn the child on his/her side in order to allow fluid to flow from his/her mouth. 2. Time the seizure length 3. Monitor his/her airway and placing a plastic airway or padded tongue blade in his/her mouth if necessary to keep the airway open. 4. Protect the child from injury as the body convulses.
When you are making the closed bed, the draw sheet is positioned to cover the entire mattress
True False