How does a nurse apply the art of caring in providing care?
A) By becoming expert in technical skills B) By being empathetic with the patient
C) By individualizing care to each patient D) By understanding the patient's feelings
D
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A nurse is utilizing the provisions created by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. Which of the following interventions is the nurse most likely performing?
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A 75-year-old woman is taking medroxyprogesterone (Provera) for treatment of inoperable metastatic uterine carcinoma. The nurse would immediately collaborate with the prescriber if the patient's family made which statement?
1. "Mom seems much more depressed today." 2. "Mom's heart rate is faster today." 3. "Mom has a runny nose." 4. "Mom is more confused today." 5. "Mom has diarrhea today."