The nurse and patient are discussing various groups settings and how they might benefit the patient. Which group should the nurse describe as being led by members of the group and not a healthcare provider?
1. Activity group
2. Psychodynamic group
3. Support group
4. Psychoeducational group
3. Support group
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What can the nurse manager do to promote longevity of the nursing staff?
1. Give verbal responses during the employment interview. 2. Hire younger employees. 3. Facilitate upward and downward communication. 4. Review past employment history.
An older client with muscle wasting, renal disease, and advanced cancer pain asks for stronger pain medication than immediate-release oral morphine. What is the most important consideration when recommending a pain medication change to the health care provider for this client?
1. If the narcotic dose is increased, constipation is more likely. 2. Sleeping through meals is more likely when narcotic doses are increased. 3. Extended-release oral morphine should be considered for this client. 4. A Fentanyl transdermal patch provides excellent relief for cancer-related pain.
Which of the following is not true regarding acute care?
a. it is the least expensive setting in which health care is delivered b. it is often referred to as hospital care delivery c. it is time-limited d. it is care requiring on average less than 30 days duration
The nurse is teaching the significance of good nutrition on fetal development to a group of young women. Factors discussed will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Vitamins and folic acid are important before conception. 2. A high-fat diet is essential to fetal development. 3. Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are of high importance. 4. Nutrition is important only during the first trimester. 5. Complex carbohydrates and proteins are the only essential nutrients needed for fetal development.