The nurse was considering moving to a new neighborhood, closer to the health agency. Before making a decision, the nurse drove to the location of the apartments she was considering. What is the term for observations the nurse made while driving?
A. A drive-through
B. A neighborhood observation
C. A quick and dirty overview
D. A windshield survey
ANS: D
You might also like to view...
The nurse brings the neonate from the nursery for breastfeeding and the client asks, "Are you sure he's getting enough to eat? I'm not sure if my breasts are producing enough milk." The nurse interprets this statement to indicate the mother is:
1. In the taking hold stage. 2. In the letting go stage. 3. In the taking in stage. 4. Not bonding with the newborn.
Certain foods are known to have a positive effect on the immune system. Which of the following meals would a nurse recommend as ideal for the older adult?
A) Roast beef sandwich on a roll with cheese; fruit salad; and tea. B) Broiled fish with potatoes; a salad; and a glass of tomato juice. C) Fish sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce and tomato; fruit compote with honey; and a glass of skim milk. D) Yankee pot roast with whole-grain rice; green beans; blueberry pie with low-fat ice cream; and a glass of skim milk.
The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to:
a. minimize the number of times that the pa-tient must change positions. b. maximize the convenience of the examin-er. c. improve patient flow. d. minimize the time that the patient is in the room.
The spouse of a patient recently diagnosed with terminal cancer has voiced concerns about her husband's continual denial of his disease. When planning a response to her, which of the following should the nurse consider?
1. There is a limited amount of time left in the patient's life so the denial must be rapidly worked through. 2. It will be helpful to plan an intervention to force the patient to acknowledge his disease. 3. It may be helpful for the patient's emotional state at this time to be in a state of denial. 4. Denial is abnormal and the patient needs to have a consultation with a therapist.