What is the purpose for critiquing theories?
A) To determine usefulness in nursing science
B) Evaluate the scholar's work for publication
C) Determine applicability to other disciplines
D) Prove the theory
A
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A) The largest area of the body without hair B) Any area that is not visible to other people C) Matches the color and texture of the skin at the surgical site D) Matches the sensory capability of the skin at the surgical site
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child during a long hospitalization. What intervention should the nurse include in the care plan to minimize loss of control and autonomy during the hospitalization?
a. Allow the child to skip morning self-care activities to watch a favorite television program. b. Create a calendar with special events such as a visit from a friend to maintain a routine. c. Allow the child to sleep later in the morning and go to bed later at night to promote control. d. Create a restrictive environment so the child feels in control of sensory stimulation.
The nurse has completed a presentation on reproduction. Which participant's statement indicates that the teaching has been successful?
1. "A male is born with all the sperm he will ever produce." 2. "Females create new ova throughout their reproductive life." 3. "Ova separate into two unequally sized cells." 4. "Each primary spermatocyte divides into four haploid cells."
A patient is receiving opioids for pain. Which bowel assessment is a priority?
a. Clostridium difficile b. Constipation c. Hemorrhoids d. Diarrhea