Which of the following items must be removed before a patient goes to surgery?
A. Fingernail polish
B. Hearing aids
C. Dentures
D. All of these
Answer: D
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Her husband rarely visits while she is in the hospital. She tells the nurse that she thinks her husband does not care for her anymore since she has become ill. On one occasion when the patient's husband was present, he told the nurse he just could not stand to see his wife so ill and did not know what to say to her. The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis in this situation? a. Compromised family coping related to necessary role changes b. Interrupted family processes related to effect of illness on family members c. Risk for caregiver role strain related to burdens of caregiving responsibilities d. Impaired home maintenance related to perceived role changes
A parent thinks a school-aged child has ADHD. The nurse asks the parent to describe the child's behaviors. Which behaviors are characteristic of ADHD? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiety b. Compulsivity c. Hyperactivity d. Inattention e. Impulsivity
The nursing student is conducting a research project as a course assignment. One subject asks for information on the results of the study. How should the student respond?
1. "This is just for class, so the results will not be published." 2. "I don't think I can give you the results because other people are involved." 3. "Contact the nursing department office in six months and I will send you a copy of the results." 4. "I'm sure the school will send a copy of the results to all the study participants."
A pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of family life related to health care is the:
a. Genogram. c. Life cycle model. b. Family values construct. d. Human development wheel.