In the United States, research has come to play an important role in nursing partially because:
A) Funding is increasing from private sources
B) Clients are demanding increased competence
C) The thrust of hospitals to obtain "Magnet Status"
D) Increasing numbers of doctoral students
C
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A) Destruction of pathogens B) Decrease in infection C) Destruction of the normal flora D) Decrease in inflammation
You are collecting data on a client who may have endometriosis. You suspect that her subjective data would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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A client on the inpatient unit tells a student nurse, "My life has no purpose. I can't think about living another day, but please don't tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are obligated to protect my confidentiality
" Which is the most appropriate reply by the student nurse? A. "The treatment team is composed of many specialists who are working to improve your ability to function. Sharing this information with the team is critical to your care." B. "Let's discuss steps that will resolve negative lifestyle choices that may increase your suicidal risk." C. "You seem to be preoccupied with self. You should concentrate on hope for the future." D. "This information is secure with me because of client confidentiality."
A patient is blind. When serving the person's meals, you should do which of the following?
a. Explain the location of food and beverag-es using your fingers. b. Tell the person the food is laid out the same way it is every day. c. Open cartons, cut meat, and so on as needed. d. Ask the person what the food smells like.