It is important for practicing nurses to vigorously oppose the delivery of nursing care by non-nursing personnel
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nursing process is cyclic rather than linear. Because of the cyclic nature, as an individual patient's condition changes:
a. The nurse's thought processes do not have to vary. b. Plans of care are easier to use and do not need modification. c. The accuracy and effectiveness of thought processes must be considered. d. Reflective thought is not necessary since issues tend to be repetitive.
The postsurgical patient has a painful and swollen right calf that appears to be larger than the calf of the left leg. What is the nurse assessing for when she flexes the patient's right leg and dorsiflexes the foot?
a. Pain, which would be a positive Homans sign b. Muscular spasm, which would be a sign of hypocalcemia c. Rigidity, which would be a sign of ankylosis d. Crepitus, which would be a sign of a joint disorder
When instructing a client in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the information that:
a. effectiveness is about 85%. b. douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours. c. it should be inserted 1 to 2 hours before intercourse. d. one application is effective for several hours.
When the nurse develops a care plan for a child with severe burns, the nurse will most likely include which of the following interventions?
a. Perform active range-of-motion exercises using familiar toys or objects and passive range- of-motion exercises at least three times a day. b. Encourage bed rest without any more movement than is absolutely necessary. c. Allow the child to choose the amount of movement he or she is comfortable with, and do not push the child to perform exercises. d. Maintain joints in a position that is somewhat flexed.