An experienced nurse is monitoring a new nurse. Which action of the new nurse would cause the experienced nurse to intervene?
1. Considering ways to decrease suicide risk of a suicidal patient
2. Referring an abused patient to a shelter
3. Providing a safe environment for a patient with Alzheimer's disease
4. Asking a patient to justify her behaviors
Ans: 4. Asking a patient to justify her behaviors
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A client is scheduled for a guillotine amputation and is crying, stating that he/she cannot live with "such an ugly leg." The information from the nurse that would best help the client cope with the upcoming surgery is to tell the client that
a. in another operation, the stump edge will be covered with a skin flap. b. it is either have the amputation or die from the infection. c. later cosmetic surgery is an option if the amputation cures the infection. d. while wearing a prosthesis, no one will be able to see the "ugly leg."
C.B.'s brother asks how long C.B. will be paralyzed. How should you respond?
What will be an ideal response?
Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by:
a. Hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion. b. Athetosis and dystonic movements. c. Wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements. d. Tremors and lack of active movement.
The patient complains of a metallic taste and loss of appetite. The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed
a. glycosuria. c. myoglobin. b. proteinuria. d. uremia.