A stable cancer patient tells you that she thinks she will die soon. You should
A) tell the patient she is wrong.
B) inform the patient's family.
C) tell the patient to keep fighting.
D) avoid giving the patient false hope.
D
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A patient is receiving moderate IV sedation during a procedure. Which of the following statements accurately describes the expected condition of the patient in this situation? Select all that apply
A) The patient can respond verbally to questions. B) The patient can maintain a patent airway. C) The patient has increased anxiety. D) The patient's vital signs fluctuate dramatically. E) The patient will remember all details of the experience. F) The patient will require longer than usual for postoperative recovery.
The nurse is serving on a panel to evaluate the hospital staff's reliance on evidence-based practice in their decision-making processes
Which practices characterize the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Recognizing which clinical practices are supported by good evidence 2. Recognizing and including clinical practice supported by intuitive evidence 3. Using data in clinical work to evaluate outcomes of care 4. Including quality-improvement measures in clinical practice 5. Appraising and integrating scientific bases into practice
A nurse assessing a family recognizes that which behaviors are learned within the family structure?
a. Smoking habits and heart disease b. Health values and health habits c. Chronic illness and disease risk d. Societal norms and values
A nurse is caring for a woman 28 years of age who has delivered a baby by Cesarean section. She describes her pain as a 9. The nurse medicates her for pain. This is an example of which ethical framework?
A) Justice B) Fidelity C) Beneficence D) Nonmaleficence