To be of most help to patients who are dying and their families, nurses must:
a. keep abreast of the latest trends and findings associated with end-of-life issues.
b. examine their own feelings, thoughts, and beliefs about death and dying.
c. incorporate all aspects of best practices in promoting health.
d. all of the above
D
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a. "I will reduce my intake of salt and wa-ter." b. "I will elevate my arm on a pillow at night." c. "I will try to drink at least 3 liters of water each day." d. "I will wear long sleeves to prevent sun exposure."
The nurse is instructing nursing assistant personnel (NAP) about caring for a patient with bilateral plaster long leg casts. Which activity can the nurse delegate to NAP?
a. Use a warm blow dryer to assist in drying the cast faster. b. Hold the bed linens away from the pa-tient's cast until it is dry. c. Position the patient's legs above his or her heart level. d. Teach the patient how to identify potential indicators of infection.
In a study investigating the effect of eating a bowl of oatmeal every day for 30 days and serum cholesterol levels, ____________ is the dependent variable
Fill in the blank with correct word
The number of subacute facilities has been
a. decreasing. b. increasing. c. staying the same. d. unknown for the last three years