When admitting a wheelchair-bound paraplegic patient to the hospital, the nurse assesses the patient for injuries that may occur as a result of sensory

A) Alteration
B) Overload
C) Deprivation
D) Progression


Ans: A

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When the nurse describes a patient's perceived ability to successfully complete a task, which term should the nurse use?

a. Self-efficacy b. Motivation c. Attentional set d. Active participation

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Errors may occur with the use of data in formulating an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Based on what you know, which of the following represents the main source of errors in the nursing diagnosis process?

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Which of the following would be the best question for a nurse to ask to determine whether an educational intervention had any effect?

a. "Are you interested in any other topics for me to teach?" b. "Did you find this program useful to you?" c. "Do you understand the material I presented?" d. "How are you going to apply these ideas at home?"

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