The nurse evaluates a positive outcome to the goal of teaching for the nursing diagnosis of: "Knowledge deficit related to conservation of energy in a patient with multiple sclerosis" when the patient says:
1. "Now that I am taking steroids I will be able to work like I used to."
2. "I'm making a list of things that are important and things I will simply have to let go."
3. "I will make a plan to allow for long rest periods at least four times a day."
4. "I am working on balancing time between rest work and family time."
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Balancing time between various activities indicates that the MS patient understands the need to conserve energy, not just to give up things or attempt to perform at a preillness level.
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a. Broccoli. b. Hamburger. c. Iceberg lettuce. d. Yogurt.
Which of the following can contribute to an accelerated incidence of osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immobility b. Increase in calcium c. Smoking d. Decreased glucocorticoid secretion e. Decreased intake of dietary calcium
The idea that the final stages of cognitive development are characterized by thinking in abstract, logical, analytical, and creative ways was developed by ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is having difficulty reading a medication order. Which is the best action for the nurse to take to prevent a medication error?
a. Clarify the order with the healthcare pro-vider who wrote it. b. Talk with the pharmacist who knows what is usually ordered. c. Ask a nurse who knows the healthcare provider to read it. d. Have a nurse interpret the written medica-tion order.