The most important element to establish an effective nurse–patient relationship is ______.
a. to like each other
b. to be friendly
c. trust
d. to always smile
Ans: C
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A) Variable work schedules B) Growth opportunities C) Depersonalization D) A variety of work experiences
The nurse teaches a patient with Crohn disease about surgery to create a continent ileostomy. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply. 1. "I will need to change my diet." 2. "Stool will collect in an internal pouch." 3. "Stool will not leak through the stoma." 4. "I will use a catheter to drain the stool." 5. "I will need to change the bag every day."
Which of the following is of the greatest concern for the nurse who works with high school students?
a. Alcohol use b. Motor vehicle accidents c. Sports-related injuries d. Unprotected sex
The nurse used the health-promoting lifestyle profile to measure health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of participants at a meeting. What must the nurse do while reviewing the results with each individual?
A. Arrange with each client's employer for some time for the individual to engage in health-promoting behaviors. B. Collaborate with the client in choosing what changes to make. C. Explain to the client's family how they can encourage the client to engage in new behaviors. D. Tell the client what they should do to improve their health.