A home health nurse is going to visit a new patient for admission to the nurse's care. At the first meeting the nurse is able to meet the entire family. The nurse recognizes some unhealthy characteristics
Which statement made by the patient would lead the nurse to this conclusion?
a. "We all have specific chores that we are responsible for on a daily basis."
b. "We allow our 14-year-old to make all of her own decisions."
c. "We like to go camping together as a family in the summertime."
d. "Our children are actively involved in school-sponsored sports."
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
A 4-year-old child is admitted to the critical care unit with fever, chills, headache, vomiting, lethargy, photophobia, and nuchal rigidity. Nursing management for this patient would include
a. measuring and documenting head circumference. b. allowing the patient's siblings to visit. c. isolating the patient during initial antibiotic treatment and for 24 hours thereafter. d. administering anticonvulsant medications every 6 hours.
What are some possible barrier(s) for nurses in providing spiritual care? Select all that apply
a. Spiritual care is related to end-of-life care and many nurses do not work in this area. b. Greater emphasis in nursing is placed on meeting patients' physical needs. c. Many nurses experience time constraints and inadequate staffing. d. Many nurses lack an understanding of their own spiritual belief systems.
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the use of glucocorticoids and the resultant physiologic effects. Which statement by one of the students best demonstrates understanding of these effects?
a. "Glucocorticoids inhibit the metabolism of fatty acids for fuel." b. "Glucocorticoids block the synthesis of glucose from amino acids." c. "Glucocorticoids promote the storage of glucose in the form of glycogen." d. "Glucocorticoids increase cellular sensitivity to insulin."
A client, prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for anxiety and depression, reports experiencing delayed ejaculation since being on this medication. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "I am concerned that you will become suicidal if you stop the medication." 2. "Keep taking the medicine, as this usually goes away after a few months." 3. "I will let your doctor know." 4. "This does happen, but treating your depression is a bigger priority."