While working with a patient to assess and support spirituality, the nurse should first:
A) refer the patient to the agency chaplain
B) assist the patient to use faith to get well
C) provide a variety of religious literature
D) determine the patient's perceptions and belief system
D) determine the patient's perceptions and belief system
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The school counselor is teaching effective communication techniques to parents of children who have exhibited violence at school. The counselor understands that this type of education can result in family members:
A) Identifying strengths and maintaining communication. B) Communicating to the child that acts of violence will be punished. C) Preserving the status quo to maintain family balance. D) Designating one person in the family to be the decision-maker.
A nurse is performing a head and neck assessment of a patient suspected of having leukemia. How would the nurse detect enlarged lymph nodes commonly associated with this disease?
A) Palpate the thyroid gland. B) Inspect the patient's ability to move his or her neck. C) Inspect and palpate the left and then the right carotid arteries. D) Inspect and palpate the supraclavicular area.
These statements are about job interviews. Which is correct?
a. You can ask questions about pay rate and work hours. b. You can ask questions about who you will be working with. c. You can ask about how soon you will get a raise. d. You can ask for a vacation in advance.