The cognitive developmental approach to caring for patients with dementia adapts interventions based on the patient's:
1. cognitive abilities.
2. physical abilities.
3. emotional abilities.
4. self-care abilities.
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The CDA adapts implementations based on the patient's cognitive abilities.
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A nurse is working with a patient after the patient had a heart attack and is using the PLISSIT model to address sexuality needs. For the SS phase, what action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask the patient if he wants to discuss sexuality. b. Teach the patient positions that require less stress. c. Offer the patient a referral to a sex therapist. d. Direct the patient to speak with the doctor about sex.
Which of the following would be considered a structure within the Donabedian quality assurance framework?
a. Chart analysis b. Time when intravenous dressings are changed c. Shift when bed linens are changed d. Staffing patterns
When assessing individuals who have committed community violence, it is important to understand that:
A) They have a clear understanding of the situation; they choose to express their dissatisfaction by committing an act of violence. B) They tend to stay in the background and are not interested in drawing attention. C) They feel that they are fulfilling their societal responsibility. D) They process information incorrectly when making decisions.
When providing care for a patient with thrombocyopenia, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A. dab his or her nose instead of blowing B. be careful when shaving with a safety razor C. continue with physical activities to stimulate thrombopoiesis D. avoid t aspirin because it may mask the fever that occurs with thrombocytopenia