Which observation made by the nurse suggests that a patient is having difficulty swallowing?
1. Drooling
2. Cheilosis
3. Long furrowed tongue
4. Unintentional weight loss
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Rationale: Drooling suggests difficulty swallowing because the patient is unable to swallow the saliva produced in the mouth.
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The nurse comes into the room and the patient begins to tell her his concerns about a new order. The nurse advises the patient, "If I were you, I would find another doctor." How does this statement by the nurse block communication (select all that apply)? A. It tells the patient that his concerns are not valid. B. It gives the idea that the nurse's values are the correct ones. C. It puts words in the patient's mouth. D. It hurts the nurse's credibility if the solution doesn't help the patient. E. It discourages yes or no answers. F. It inhibits the patient from telling you what his concerns are.
Which statement made by the client after a corneal transplant indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I will wear an eye shield at night for at least 1 month." B. "I will avoid bending at the waist or straining when moving my bowels." C. "Any fluid coming from my eye is a result of excessive tears stimulated by the surgery." D. "Even though the cornea does not have blood vessels, rejection of the new cornea is still possible."
In-depth nutrition interventions are provided by
a. nurses. b. physicians. c. nutrition therapists. d. registered dietitians.
An organization's culture of safety is the result of shared values and behaviors that demonstrate which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Agreement on the importance of safety b. History of service to the community c. Communications based on mutual trust d. Mission statement that focuses on staff e. Importance of being a decentralized organization f. Confidence in the ability to prevent errors through the use of known safety practices