A nursing theory designed to explain or relate concepts in a theory to one another is considered which type or purpose of theory?
A) Factor-isolating theories
B) Factor-relating theories
C) Situation-relating theories
D) Situation-producing theories
B
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a. Turn the lights down and shut the client's door. b. Call for an immediate electrocardiogram (ECG). c. Calculate the client's apical-radial pulse deficit. d. Administer a dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
When helping the mother, father, and other family members actualize the loss of the infant, nurses should
a. Use the words lost or gone rather than dead or died. b. Make sure the family understands that it is important to name the baby. c. If the parents choose to visit with the baby, apply lotion to the baby and wrap the infant in a pretty blanket. d. Set a firm time for ending the visit with the baby so that the parents know when to let go.
An elderly patient does not complain of thirst. Which information would the nurse evaluate to determine if the patient is dehydrated?
1. Magnesium level 2. Chest X-ray 3. Urine osmolality 4. Brain scan
A nurse teaches the client that the newly prescribed medication has a very high risk of causing fetal abnormalities and that reliable measures to prevent pregnancy are essential while taking the medication. The nurse has described a medication that falls into which category?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D