As part of the total patient assessment the nurse can use the Spiritual Well-Being (SWB) scale to ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
assess a patient's view of life and relationship with a higher power
The SWB scale has 20 questions that assess a patient's view of life and relationship with a higher power.
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A) Administer an antihistamine. B) Discontinue phenytoin. C) Evaluate for contact dermatitis. D) Place in contact isolation.
The patient has a gallstone blocking the bile duct. Upon assessment of the patient's laboratory studies, the nurse will expect to find a(n):
A) Increased bilirubin level in the blood B) Decreased cholesterol level C) Increased BUN level D) Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase level
Which statement captures the ultimate goal of the gerontological nurse healer?
A) Facilitating change B) Preventing and treating illness C) Assisting in a return to wholeness D) Ensuring longevity and productivity
A client with cystitis is being treated with phenazopyridine hydrochloride (pyridium). The client notifies the nurse upon voiding because of the bright orange color of the urine. The nurse would:
1. Reassure the client that this is expected. 2. Check the clarity of the urine. 3. Strain and reexamine the urine. 4. Encourage the client to drink fluids.