A nurse who has recently graduated and passed the NCLEX-PN is looking for a job and has seen a posting for a position as a private duty nurse. The nurse should anticipate which of the following characteristics of this position?
A) The nurse will work directly for the patient
B) The nurse will be employed by a private corporation
C) The position will be funded by a state agency
D) The position will exempt the nurse from normal standards of practice
A
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The boy asks the nurse what can be done. What would be the best response by the nurse? A) "We can plan a therapeutic intervention." B) "Nothing, this is between your mother and your father." C) "We can work with you to learn to protect your mother." D) "We should encourage your father to get better."
Which scenario best demonstrates an example of eustress? An individual:
a. loses a beloved family pet. b. prepares to take a 1 week vacation to a tropical island with a group of close friends. c. receives a bank notice there were insufficient funds in their account for a recent rent payment. d. receives notification that their current employer is experiencing financial problems and some workers will be terminated.
A client with cirrhosis has an increased ammonia level. Which diet does the nurse anticipate will be of benefit to the client?
A. One low in protein B. One high in fluids C. One high in carbohydrates D. One with a moderate amount of fat
A 5-year-old female is found to have hypertension during three separate visits to her primary care provider. The nurse would expect tests to suggest that the hypertension is secondary to:
a. renal disease. b. brain tumor. c. hypocalcemia. d. hyponatremia.