The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus how to manage a sliding-scale insulin protocol. What portion of this interaction indicates patient learning?
A) The sliding scale insulin protocol
B) Patient's questions to the nurse
C) Nurse's demonstration of use of the protocol
D) Patient's verbalization of a flash of insight
D
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The models of nursing care delivery have been numerous and varied throughout the history of nursing. What is a model for the delivery of nursing care in today's health care arena?
A) Team nursing B) Patient-centered care C) Primary nursing D) Functional nursing
A group of tenured nursing faculty at a major university votes on whether a faculty member should receive tenured status. This type of decision making is referred to as ____
a. Autocratic decision procedure b. Consultative decision procedure c. Delegated decisions procedure d. Joint decision making
When preparing an educational program focused on chronic illnesses that at least a third of the older adult population is likely to experience, the nurse includes information on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The benefit of aquatic exercise b. Signs and symptoms of cataracts c. Ways to control sodium intake d. Latest technologic interventions for hear-ing loss e. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health
Why is it important to maintain normal blood glucose levels in the body?
a. High levels increase the risk for heart disease, strokes, blindness, and kidney failure. b. High levels increase the risk for seizure disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures. c. Low levels increase the risk for peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease, and premature aging. d. Low levels increase the risk for obesity, pancreatitis, dehydration, and certain types of cancer.