A patient requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse asks you to assist with the person's care. Which should you politely refuse to do?
a. Answer the call light promptly.
b. Explain who you are and what you are going to do every time you enter the room.
c. Check the settings and reset alarms.
d. Follow the care plan to communicate with the person.
C
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a. edema c. hypertension b. shortness of breath d. vessel trauma
A nurse provides teaching to a group of nursing students about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen therapy (ET) and combination estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT)
Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "ET can provide protection against coro-nary heart disease and reverse osteoporo-sis." b. "EPT is generally safer than ET, especially in women who have undergone hysterectomies." c. "In women with established coronary heart disease, EPT can protect against myocardial infarction." d. "Principle benefits of ET are suppression of menopausal symptoms and prevention of bone loss."
A nurse has invited community members to participate as full partners in creating changes to improve the health of the community. Which of the following may be an unexpected consequence of this action?
a. A change in the distribution or redistribution of power and influence b. An increase in awareness of the importance of health c. Continued ongoing interest in community health activities d. Improved family functioning and involvement in health activities
A 9-year-old autistic child is admitted to a pediatric rehabilitation center for the first time, for special care and support. Which of the following measures should the nurse undertake when working with this child toward rehabilitation?
A) Promote understanding of instructions using baby talk. B) Involve the family caregivers in treatment planning. C) Provide assistance with all routine activities. D) Avoid involving the client in group activities, such as sports.