When caring for a client in the home care setting, the nurse notes the client's decline in ability to care for self and home environment. Which of the following would the nurse discuss with the client as a possible option for continued care?
a. long-term health care center c. assisted living
b. respite care d. home health care
C
Assisted living combines housing and services for persons who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Nursing care is usually provided for additional fees. This option is for the person who cannot live alone but does not need 24-hour care.
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a. premature ventricular contractions. c. ventricular fibrillation. b. ventricular tachycardia. d. asystole.
A woman is brought to the hospital after having been badly beaten. She is withdrawn and does not want to talk with anyone. She is thought to have a schizoid personality disorder
Which response(s) would likely be most useful for working with this patient? (Select all that apply.) a. To establish a therapeutic relationship, be especially friendly and nice. b. Explain clearly what to expect while assessing, and treat any injuries per routine. c. Address their delusional thinking or paranoia as you would in schizophrenia. d. Try to inject a bit of humor into the situation to relieve tension and anxiety. e. Connect the patient with her support system to help her deal with the trauma. f. Anticipate a somewhat detached response to the trauma and responders.
After a paracentesis has been performed, which of these nursing actions is indicated?
a. applying sterile dressing to the puncture site b. monitoring fetal heart tones and assessing for signs of labor c. withholding food and fluids for at least 12 hours d. keeping the client flat in bed for 24 hours
Which of the following is not a type of notes maintained by a participant observer?
A) Descriptive notes B) Participatory notes C) Reflective notes D) Methodologic notes