The nursing student addresses an 86-year-old patient by his first name at their initial meeting. To the patient, this behavior

a. is a sign of the nursing student's empathy for the patient.
b. could be interpreted as a lack of respect on the part of the student.
c. clearly indicates that the student feels comfortable working with the patient.
d. indicates that the student is establishing firm boundaries for the relationship.


ANS: B

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The pharmacist at the hospital is presenting a talk to the nursing staff. The pharmacist is talking about emerging infectious diseases. What causes of emerging diseases might the pharmacist talk about? (Mark all that apply.)

A) Breakdown in public health measures B) Population growth C) Decreasing human resistance D) Aging population E) Ecologic changes

Nursing

Which observation requires an intervention of a new graduate nurse by her preceptor?

a. Administering a medication after checking the patient's name and birth date. b. Leaving patient room without charting vital signs. c. Reporting a patient's change in level of consciousness to the nurse practitioner. d. Checking the apical pulse on a patient receiving digoxin (Lanoxin).

Nursing

For which health problem would the administration of androgens be contraindicated in a male client?

1. Hypertension 2. Osteoarthritis 3. Peptic ulcer disease 4. Breast cancer

Nursing

Which cytokines initiate the production of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?

a. IL-1 b. IL-6 c. TNF-ß d. IFN e. IL-12

Nursing