The nurse includes the family in patient care to maintain the family's _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
self-esteem
Self-esteem is supported and maintained when family is given opportunity to contribute to the planning of patient care.
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A client with Crohn's disease is seen in the nursing clinic following a recent flare-up. The client describes herself as married with no children and a hard-working elementary school teacher
Which questions asked by the nurse are an important part of this client's assessment? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "What sort of coping mechanisms do you usually use?" 2. "Do you consider yourself to be hard-driving, ambitious, and competitive?" 3. "How are things at work for you at present?" 4. "What can you tell me about your relationship with your husband?" 5. "How do you feel about yourself in general?"
Which of the following are interventions included in the plan of care for an individual with substance abuse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ignore physical symptoms of dependence and withdrawal to ensure the individual will rehabilitate b. Focus on client's weaknesses to encourage him or her to change c. Teach client about the negative effects of the disease d. Monitor the effects of therapies prescribed to control substance use e. Meet physical needs during detoxification f. Encourage client to focus on present and future, not only the past
After an assessment, the nurse reviews the list of client problems. For which problems should the nurse create nursing diagnoses?
1. The ones that the nurse is licensed to treat 2. The ones that address other health professionals' interventions 3. The ones that focus on the client's primary illness 4. The ones that have standardized care available
A patient with anemia is at risk for developing pressure ulcers as a result of which of the following?
a. Increased sedation b. Edematous tissues c. Reduced tensile strength d. Diminished oxygen to the tissues