The nurse recognizes that, although the new parents did not attend classes to learn about their newborn before the baby was born, they may be ready to learn this new information after the birth
What understanding leads the nurse to this conclusion? a. The baby will not be discharged until the parents have the training.
b. The nurses on the mother-baby division do a better job of teaching baby care.
c. The parents now have the motivation to learn because the baby has been born.
d. The parents have no choice at this point.
C
The motivation to learn often results from a life-changing event, such as childbirth or illness. A patient may perceive learning as an opportunity to improve the condition or make a difference in another significant way. The RN who recognizes the significance of the event can seize the op-portunity to explore the patient's motivation to learn.
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a. The process of making decisions based on facts and information rather than emotions and wishes b. The act of sitting in an office with the door shut to think things through clearly c. The ability to make a plan and have the strength never to change it despite what happens d. Developing the flexibility to keep making changes in the plan in each of the four critical aspects of the planning hoop
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a. Explain the difference between leadership and power. b. What are the different types of power? c. What are the three leadership styles that managers use?
A patient who has diabetes is now prescribed the thiazide diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn). In addition to the usual precautions, what else should you teach this patient about the new drug therapy?
a. Always carry a simple sugar with you. b. Check your blood glucose level more frequently. c. Be sure to restrict your fluid intake after 6:00 p.m. d. Tell your dentist you are taking this drug before any dental work is performed.
A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and has to explain a nebulizer treatment to a child. Which approach should the nurse use?
1. Give the child's parent a full explanation, but make sure the child hears what is said. 2. Let the child handle the equipment first, then demonstrate on the child's doll. 3. Start the treatment, but make sure that the parent is there to comfort the child if she becomes afraid. 4. Make sure that the physician is available for questions.