The nurse is considering moving into the role of providing care to terminally ill patients
Which of the following scope and standards of practice would the nurse review to learn the most information about the care provided to these types of patients? 1. Hospice and Palliative Nursing
2. Pain Management Nursing
3. Radiology Nursing
4. Home Health Nursing
Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Rationale: The American Nurses Association has published many different types of scopes and standards for nursing practice. The one that would be the most applicable to the care of a terminally ill patient would the standards to address Hospice and Palliative Nursing. Pain Management might provide information as well as Home Health Nursing. Radiology Nursing is the one that would provide the least amount of information.
You might also like to view...
The nurse caring for a client with phlebitis at the old IV site assesses the site and finds that the site is painful and edematous, with no palpable cord extending one inch above the site
The nurse categorizes the site as which of the following on the phlebitis scale? 1. 1+ 2. 2+ 3. 3+ 4. 4+
A patient was seen in the emergency department following an auto accident. He is being discharged on a muscle relaxant and antiinflammatory medications. Which discharge instruction is the most important for the nurse to give this patient?
a. Take medications on time. b. Keep medications in dark bottles. c. Get plenty of rest and sleep. d. Avoid driving and using machinery.
The current practice with regard to research on neonates is:
a. only nonviable neonates should become research subjects. b. parents are allowed to give consent on behalf of the neonate. c. studies with neonates must include a pilot study. d. they are extremely vulnerable and should not be involved in research.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving atazanavir (Reyataz). The nurse would observe for adverse effects of
1. nausea. 2. constipation. 3. dizziness. 4. increased urinary output.