The family of a hospice client are holding a vigil at the client's bedside. During a visit, a hospice nurse participates in this vigil and encourages each of the family members to say their good-byes. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following?
A) Palliative care
B) Guided letting go
C) Connecting
D) Responsive use of self
B
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The nurse is conducting a risk appraisal related to the patient's lifestyle choices. What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply
a. "What is your job?" b. "What is your marital status?" c. "What are your hobbies?" d. "Are you sexually active?" e. "Have you moved recently?"
What must an older adult develop in order to achieve Erikson's task of integrity versus despair? (Select all that apply.)
a. A positive attitude toward aging b. Positive self-esteem c. A manageable degree of illness d. A ready support system e. Control of all life choices
How can the "grapevine" best be controlled?
a. Providing factual information in anticipa-tion of employees' questions b. Using an authoritarian communication style c. Putting everything in writing d. Having a strong union to represent em-ployees
Wesley is a 36-year-old patient with meningitis. He has a fever of 102.3° F. Wesley's wife is concerned because he is "breathing fast."
Upon assessing Wesley, the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 20 . What is the best explanation for the rapid respiratory rate that the nurse can give Wesley's wife? A. "He is most likely anxious because he is in the hospital." B. "His fever has increased his metabolic rate and is causing him to breathe faster." C. "He is hyperventilating because he needs more oxygen." D. "He has an acid-base imbalance, which is causing him to hyperventilate."