Describe how the nursing assistant's body language can have a negative effect on a patient.
What will be an ideal response?
The nursing assistant's body language can indicate that the assistant is impatient, irritated, or angry. This may have a negative effect on both patient care and self-esteem. It may also cause the patient to become fearful.
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A) Limit fluid intake. B) Drink orange juice once a day. C) Take the medication with food. D) Take the medication at night before going to bed.
The family of a patient in the ICU diagnosed with acute pancreatitis asks the nurse why the patient has been moved to an air bed. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Air beds allow the care team to reposition her more easily while she's on bed rest." B) "Air beds are far more comfortable than regular beds and she'll likely have to be on bed rest a long time." C) "The bed automatically moves, so she's less likely to develop pressure sores while she's in bed." D) "The bed automatically moves, so she is likely to have less pain."
What critical instruction should the nurse give a client about to undergo a skin test for an allergic disorder?
A) Avoid red meat for 48 to 72 hours before the test. B) Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours before the test. C) Avoid antihistamines and cold preparations for 48 to 72 hours before the test. D) Avoid sunlight for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
The fastest-growing group of homeless people is:
a. Men and women preparing for retirement b. Migrant workers c. Single women and their children d. Intravenous (IV) substance abusers