A client has a diagnosis of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following care settings would be MOST appropriate for this client?
a. respite care c. palliative care
b. long term care d. home health care
C
Palliative care treats the complications for clients with chronic diseases or diseases that are not responsive to a cure. Palliative care is separate from hospice care and is effective if started early in the disease process.
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A newly married couple residing in a large city is expecting the birth of their first child in 3 months. The wife wishes to maintain her career and remain in their apartment
The husband has expressed the desire to relocate to a more suburban setting to raise their child. Their ability to successfully face this challenge depends upon their ability to: a. Negotiate a mutually satisfying solution. b. Employ appropriate coping mechanisms. c. Avoid conflict by dealing with the issue at a later time. d. Maintain a firm sense of individuality.
A female patient comes to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, a temperature of 101° F, and a foul-smelling, purulent vaginal discharge. These assessments lead the nurse to suspect:
a. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). b. gonorrhea. c. syphilis. d. vaginosis.
The nurse documenting the patient's progress in the care plan in the electronic health record before an interdisciplinary discharge conference is demonstrating competency in which QSEN category?
a. Patient-centered care b. Quality improvement c. Evidence-based practice d. Informatics and technology
The parent of a child diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma asks why multiple drugs are needed to treat this cancer. Which rationale should the nurse use when responding to the client's mother?
1. The prescribed drug protocol is needed due to the aggressive nature of the cancer. 2. The prescribed drug protocol decreases side effects. 3. The prescribed drug protocol is used in specifically in children. 4. The prescribed drug protocol involves a group of drugs that work in different modes.