Why can note taking be considered a disadvantage?
A. It breaks eye contact too often
B. It shifts attention away from the patient
C. It interrupts the narrative flow and impedes observation.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above.
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a. The laboring woman needs to rest. b. The uterine muscles fatigue without relaxation. c. The contractions can interfere with fetal oxygenation. d. The infant progresses toward delivery at these times.
The nurse is evaluating the plan of care and notes that none of the goals have been met for the client with impaired gas exchange. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Report the lack of achievement of the goals to the healthcare provider. 2. Review the data and modify the plan. 3. Reformulate the nursing diagnosis to a more realistic one. 4. Request a consult for the client to be seen by a pulmonologist.
When teaching the patient with Ménière's disease about managing the disease, the nurse will stress:
1. limiting fluid intake. 2. avoiding use of alcohol and tobacco. 3. using antiemetics sparingly. 4. staying active during the day.
The patient who has hypothyroidism can live a full and normal life if he is:
1. taught the importance of taking his antithyroid medication until it is no longer needed. 2. able to exercise to burn extra calories and maintain a normal weight. 3. taught to take care of his energy needs through adequate nutrition. 4. treated with thyroid replacement therapy.