A patient tells the nurse that it seems like the only time she gets a cold is when she is under higher than normal stress. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "You probably don't eat as well when you are under stress."
2. "You probably don't rest and sleep as well when your stress is high."
3. "Stress causes your body to have an autoimmune response."
4. "Stress increases cortisol, which suppresses your immune system."
Answer: 4
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a. Democratic b. Laissez-faire c. Transformational d. Transactional
A nurse is has just finished giving a presentation for her peers regarding cultural sensitivity. Which statement by a peer would indicate a need for further education?
A) "I will address all of my clients by their last name until they give me permission to call them by their first name." B) "I need to introduce myself and state my role to a client when I first meet the client." C) "I will never ask clients about their culture; I don't want to offend them." D) "I will show respect for the client's support people. I understand that in some cultures individuals don't make their own healthcare decisions."
A patient scheduled for a Syme's amputation asks the nurse about his ability to stand on the amputated extremity. The nurse's best response is:
A) "You will be able to withstand full weight bearing on this durable extremity after the amputation." B) "You will have minimal weight bearing on this extremity and will require the use of an assistive device." C) "You will not be able to use this extremity and will receive teaching on use of a wheelchair." D) "You will be fitted for a prosthesis and your commitment to rehabilitation will determine your functional abilities."
Which findings may represent qualitative research results? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Use of a specific integrative medicine technique reduces participants' blood pressure by 25%. 2. Six of the eight study participants reported sadness when their oldest child left home for college. 3. The majority of nurses in the study report that the use of a pain scale is "important" to their patient care. 4. Half of the 35,000 study participants reduced their weight by more than 5 pounds by using the study drug. 5. A retrospective review of the medical records of all persons admitted with myocardial infarction reveals 40% did not experience shortness of breath.