A nurse is reflecting upon her career and recognizes that it will take input from all nurses to help address the many challenges facing the professionals of today. What can this nurse do to help reverse the shortage? (Select all that apply.)
A) Lobby legislators to provide more funding for nursing education at all levels
B) Contribute to her professional association educational fund
C) Complete the next level of education available to her
D) Commit to a passive role in expanding the nursing traditions
E) Recruit family and friends to consider nursing as a long-term career
A, C, E
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A young patient comes into the clinic complaining of acne. He is started on Differin. The nurse instructs him to do which of the following:
1. Wash the face and apply gel. 2. Apply gel and do not wash off for 8 hours. 3. Apply gel and use a cold compress. 4. Use gel only no washing is necessary.
Important information the nurse should collect when a client complains of chest pain includes (Select all that apply)
a. aggravating and relieving factors. b. associated manifestations. c. characteristics. d. duration. e. location.
A client is taking ginkgo to improve her memory. In the education plan regarding this herb, the nurse should include which of the following?
A) It may raise blood pressure. B) Avoid this herb if allergic to plants. C) There is a possible sensitivity to light. D) Use caution if taking aspirin.
The caregivers of a 16-year-old male are concerned that the
child is spending too much time with a girlfriend and less time on school work. What information might the nurse offer these caregivers about the child's behavior? A) The child is not developmentally mature enough to make healthy choices about the ways in which he spends his time, so it would be helpful if they would make a schedule for him that includes about a half an hour per day to talk with his girlfriend. B) The child has developed his own identity by now; being able to establish close relationships with girls is important preparation for all of his adult relationships. They should honor his need to be with or talk to his girlfriend as long as he has completed his schoolwork for the day. C) The child is not developmentally mature enough to have an intimate relationship with one girl; they should encourage him to spend time with groups of friends rather than time alone with his girlfriend. D) The child has chosen a girl who is overly dependent on him. They should talk to him about making sure he meets his own needs, including doing the schoolwork he enjoys, in any relationship.