What must the nurse recognize when trying to understand the concept of "truth"?
a. Truth is always supported by facts.
b. Hypothetical-deductive reasoning and quantitative research are the only ways to arrive at truth.
c. Spirituality cannot be proven, so it is not truth.
d. Truth is a relative concept.
D
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When educating a patient concerning how the environment affects safe drug administration, the nurse will include the importance of
A) rapport between the patient and the health care provider. B) a well-balanced life including work and family. C) taking medications in a private, rather than public, setting. D) proper methods to discard unneeded medications.
The nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about the objectives of Healthy People 2020. Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need for further education?
1. "Parents of school-aged children really need to be educated about the importance of treating strep throat." 2. "African Americans really need to be educated about the symptoms associated with hypertension." 3. "People who smoke are twice as likely to die from a heart attack when compared to those who don't smoke." 4. "African Americans can benefit greatly from education aimed at increasing their understanding about the importance of exercise."
The nurse uses the nursing process to create a plan of care for a hospitalized client. Rank the activities of the nursing process in the proper order. Select the correct choice from the list
1. The nurse educates the client regarding the care of his sternal and leg incisions. 2. The client arrives at the hospital with chest pain. The client is admitted with an evolving myocardial infarction and is taken to surgery for a coronary artery bypass graft. 3. The nurse determines that the client has an impaired skin integrity and an increased risk for the development of an infection. 4. The nurse develops a plan to help prevent some of the known complications associated with surgery.
The nurse clarifies that each antibody has a specific antigen target. For instance, IgE antibody is activated with:
a. Allergic responses b. Bacterial infections c. Viral infections d. Fungal infections