A client involved in a motor vehicle accident is rushed to the healthcare facility in an
unconscious state. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the situation as critical with
little hope of survival.
The unconscious client suddenly regains consciousness and
becomes alert. Which nursing measure must the nurse employ when caring for the dying
client's family members?
A) Inform the family that the client may soon be out of danger
B) Request the family members not to talk about death to the client
C) Immediately call the family members to bid farewell to the client
D) Provide respite care to the client's family members
C
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A client with diabetes checks blood sugar levels daily and carefully administers insulin, but has not been following a diabetic diet
After discussion with the nurse about the importance of diet, the client states intentions to eat regular meals, get sugar substitute and fresh vegetables, throw out potato chips and cookies, and buy a new nonstick frying pan. The client's behavior is an example of: 1. Reappraisal. 2. Secondary appraisal. 3. Coping. 4. Primary appraisal.
Passion in nursing is best described as
A) striving for excellence in practice. B) being high-strung. C) having high energy. D) loving your job.
For an unconscious patient, which of the following interventions are necessary to provide for patient safety? Select all that apply
a. Talk to the patient as you provide care. b. Incorporate more touch in the plan of care. c. Give frequent eye care if blink reflex is absent. d. Keep the siderails up and bed in low position. e. Perform diligent oral care by irrigating with diluted mouthwash.
The electronic health record (EHR) provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice. Which of the following best depicts the use of the EHR in the collection of data?
1. Only experienced clinicians understand the usage of EHR data. 2. Incorporation of evidence-based guidelines into the EHR can improve the quality of care. 3. Extrapolating data from an EHR can be a lengthy process and counterproductive. 4. The EHR can be a reservoir for research studies.