A(n) ______________ _______________ is a licensed healthcare provider with the authority to write
prescriptions.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
authorized provider or prescriber
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Several nurses are discussing a patient and family in the cafeteria. The best response by one of the nurses to this discussion is
a. "Let's discuss this once we get back to the nurses' station." b. "Shh! The patient's family might be in the cafeteria now." c. "This is confidential information and shouldn't be discussed." d. "We should really keep our voices down so others can't hear us."
The nurse plans to encourage an anxious patient to talk about his feelings and concerns. The rationale for this intervention is that:
a. talking serves as constructive distraction and reduces the patient's anxiety. b. stating concerns aloud becomes less overwhelming and promotes problem solving. c. focusing on and validating what is occurring in the environment reduces anxiety. d. exploring feelings reduces one's sense of powerlessness and lessens anxiety.
A diabetes nurse is assessing a patient's knowledge of self-care skills. What would be the most appropriate way for the educator to assess the patient's knowledge of nutritional therapy in diabetes?
A) Ask the patient to describe an optimally healthy meal. B) Ask the patient to keep a food diary and review it with the nurse. C) Ask the patient's family what he typically eats. D) Ask the patient to describe a typical day's food intake.
A client is admitted to the mental health unit, and the diagnosis of factitious disorder is made. The nurse can anticipate that the client will have a history of:
A) Intentionally injuring himself. B) Pain to achieve a self-serving goal. C) Malingering to avoid work. D) Having restrictive parents.