During the interview, a patient tells the nurse that he rarely sleeps more than 4 hours a night and hasn't experienced any problems because of lack of sleep. An appropriate response by the nurse is:
A) "Okay, I see."
B) "That can't be true, is it?"
C) "That's awful. Anyone needs more sleep than that."
D) "Did I understand that you sleep only 4 hours every night?"
D
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a. usually reflects personal or religious beliefs. b. is the study of rightness of conduct. c. is rooted in the legal system. d. reflects the political values of our society.
The nurse is collecting data from the parents of a 2-year-old child. While attempting to get information from the parents, the child starts to cry, scream, and lash out every time the nurse tries to pick up the child from the mother's arms
Based on this observation, what conclusion would best be considered by the nursing about this 2-year-old child? A) The nurse recognizes that the child is displaying normal toddler development. B) The nurse needs to contact the primary care provider for further psychological assessment of the child and family members. C) The nurse recognizes that the child is being very manipulative and should immediately be taken away from the parents to be further assessed by a nurse practitioner. D) The nurse recognizes that the child is exhibiting development regression.
The micturition reflex is the
A) Process of filtration beginning with the glomerulus B) Act of bladder contraction and perceived need to void C) Reabsorption of the substances the body wants to retain D) Secretion of electrolytes that are harmful to the body
How can the medical record be used in litigation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Public record b. Proof of adherence to standards c. Evidence of omission of care d. Documentation of time lapses e. Evidence by only the plaintiff