The prospective faith-based nurse must consider certain factors when setting up a faith-based nursing program in a congregation. Using your knowledge of parish nursing, what are characteristics of a congregation that a parish nurse serves?
1. Organized group of people
2. Individuals in the group have unique religious beliefs, customs, or practices
3. External governance structure
4. Independent or affiliated to local or national denominations
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
B
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A patient has been prescribed the dopamine agonist pramipexole (Mirapex) for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following are important for the nurse to include in teaching about the drug? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Do not drive until the effects of this drug on you are fully known." b. "Take it at noon each day." c. "Because this drug may interact with some painkillers, be sure to tell health-care providers that you are taking Mirapex." d. "Increase fluids and fiber in your diet." e. "You may experience sudden bouts of excessive sleepiness." f. "Taking the medication with food may reduce nausea."
Which task could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Inserting a urinary retention catheter 2. Inserting a straight catheter 3. Applying a condom catheter 4. Collecting data for a urinary elimination history
The nurse emphasizes that nutrition therapy is the basis of treatment for all diabetics in the nutrition class. Which of the following nutrition recommendations for diabetics is true?
A) Together, total carbohydrate and monounsaturated fat should provide less than 50% of total calories. B) Glycemic control is dependent on matching carbohydrate intake with the action of insulin or other medication. C) Natural sources of fructose (fruits, vegetables) should be restricted. D) Gram for gram, sucrose cannot replace starch without causing a deleterious effect on glucose levels.
The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with a chronic illness is experiencing depression. What did the nurse assess in this client?
1. Weight gain 2. Irritability 3. No appetite 4. Constipation 5. Complaints of headache and dizziness