A client asks the nurse to explain what is wrong with the client. What is the nurse's responsibility in this instance?
A) Copy the diagnosis from the DSM-IV for the client
B) Tell the client that he or she needs to speak with the physician about this
C) Explain the diagnosis in medical terms
D) Provide an explanation at the client's level of understanding
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the emergency department with massive trauma to the right frontal lobe of the brain. Which data should the nurse collect related to the location of the injury?
a. Presence of intact pupillary reflex b. Presence of intact smell c. Ability to remember the name of the current president d. Ability to use extraocular muscles (EOMs) of the eyes
The thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated by the
a. pleura. b. diaphragm. c. spinal column. d. peritoneum.
The nurse is providing home hospice care to a terminal patient. The caregiver states, "My dad has not had a bowel movement in several days. Can you call the doctor for a stool softener?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
1) "Constipation is better than diarrhea; count your blessings." 2) "How much is your dad eating?" 3) "Constipation is a common side effect when prescribed narcotics.' 4) "A stool softener is not appropriate; I will ask for a stimulant."
Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) Instrument consists of ratings of quality on what type of scale?
A) 4-point scale B) 5-point scale C) 6-point scale D) 7-point scale