What is the role of self reflection as related to assuring maximum learning potential?
A) Determining how much you are willing to sacrifice in order to earn an ADN
B) Minimizing the guilt felt in response to the lack of time to focus on family and friends
C) Identifying gaps in both knowledge and skill proficiency
D) Allowing for the minimizing of stress related to course work
C
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A patient's catheter bag is empty 2 hours after it was last drained. The nurse's first action is to:
a. Irrigate the catheter b. Perform a bladder scan c. Replace the catheter d. Check for kinks or compression
During admission to the unit, a patient states, "I'm not worried about the results of my tests. I'm sure I'll be all right."
As he observes the patient, the nurse notes that the patient is shaky, tearful, and does not make eye contact. Unfortunately, the nurse is called away to an emergency before he has time to complete this discussion. Which of the following goals is most appropriate for the nurse to establish when returning to the patient? The patient will: a. Explain the reason for his incongruent statements b. Engage in diversional activities to cope with stress c. Express his concerns to his primary care provider d. Discuss his concerns and fears with the nurse
To enhance drug absorption in providing drug therapy to elderly clients, when possible the nurse should:
a. administer liquid dosage forms. b. administer sustained-release dosage forms. c. administer drugs in a suppository dosage form. d. use capsule instead of tablet dosage forms.
The nurse is monitoring a preterm newborn for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which of the following findings, if noted in the newborn, would alert the nurse to the possibility of this syndrome?
1. Hypotension and bradycardia 2. Tachypnea and retractions 3. Acrocyanosis and grunting 4. The presence of a barrel chest, with acrocyanosis