What system of comprehensive patient care considers the physical, emotional, and social environment and spiritual needs of a person?
a. Interdependent care
b. Holistic health care
c. Illness prevention care
d. Health promotion care
ANS: B
Holistic health care encompasses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the patient.
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a. Enlargement of the uterus b. Progesterone action on the breasts c. Increasing activity of the fetus d. Vascular congestion in the pelvic area
Women generally have a lower metabolism than men because women's bodies have:
a. a more porous bone structure c. a higher percentage of muscle b. a higher percentage of fat tissue d. increased thyroid activity
While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility, which step should the nurse emphasize that helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?
A) Keep clutter out of the hallway and inside the client's room. B) Provide dim lighting. C) Turn off alarms to reduce noise. D) Have the client wear rubber skid-resistant slippers.
A psychiatric–mental health nurse has identified nursing diagnoses relevant to a client's care. The organization of the client's nursing diagnoses is based on groups with common factors. This organizing scheme is known as what?
A) Clusters B) Taxonomy C) Axes D) Levels