The nurse volunteering at a homeless shelter to assist families with children identifies homelessness as a risk preventing families from achieving positive outcomes in life. What family theory encompasses this approach to assessing family dynamics?
A) Duvall's developmental theory
B) Friedman's structural functional theory
C) Von Bertalanffy's (1968) general system theory applied to families
D) Resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation
D
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a. Personalized b. Individualized c. Holistic d. Organic
The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing diagnostic tests to rule out lung cancer. The client asks the nurse why a computed tomography (CT) scan was ordered. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "The doctor prefers this test." B) "To rule out the possibility that your problems are caused by pneumonia." C) "It is more specific in diagnosing your condition." D) "Why are you concerned about this test?"
Outcome criteria for nursing diagnoses are patient-centered, time-specific, and measurable. They are classified into three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. The focus of the outcome criteria is the patient, not the nurse. While the outcome c
1. Document 2. Reassess the patient 3. Measure vital signs 4. Provide report to the charge nurse
In vitro measures are performed outside of the body of the organism
A) True B) False