What distinguishes Reed's theory as a nursing theory is its inclusion of
A. Nursing processes.
B. Well-being of the whole person in the context of health experiences.
C. Nurse theorist.
D. Developmental considerations.
ANS: B
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a. Explain the patient's condition to his wife and ask her permission for the procedures to be done b. Acknowledge the wife but speak directly and formally to the patient's father and mother who are present c. Go directly to the patient's father and act in a very friendly manner d. Ask a translator to obtain permission from the wife
A nurse is frustrated with a coworker who has habitually failed to take her breaks on time. As a result, the nurse's own breaks are often delayed or cut short. Which of the following statements is most appropriately assertive?
A) "It's selfish to make me pay the price for your poor time management." B) "Have you given some thought to ways that you could reorganize the way you take your breaks?" C) "I would appreciate it if you made sure you took your breaks on time so that I can do the same." D) "I'm afraid I'm going to have to report this to our manager because it's inconsiderate."
The child has experienced an extreme event that involved injury or threat. He feels intense helplessness, fear, or horror. The child may suffer from
1. severe anxiety. 2. conduct disorder. 3. posttraumatic depression. 4. posttraumatic stress disorder.
A child, age 4 years, tells the nurse that she "needs a Band-Aid" where she had an injection. What nursing action should the nurse implement?
a. Apply a Band-Aid. b. Ask her why she wants a Band-Aid. c. Explain why a Band-Aid is not needed. d. Show her that the bleeding has already stopped.