The intuitive parts of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory cannot be applied separately; they must be applied as a whole
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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A) Safe harbor provision in state law B) Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution C) Civil and tort law allows the nurse to sue the accuser. D) Automatic dismissal of case by the State Board of Nursing
Which assessment finding would cause extubation to be delayed?
A mechanically ventilated child is being assessed for extubation. A. Alert and oriented with occasional confusion B. Evidence that prior pulmonary infection has resolved C. Peak inspiratory ventilator pressure of 14 cm H2O D. 3+ pitting pedal edema, 1-lb weight gain overnight
The nurse is admitting a patient for uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The nurse suspects that the patient could benefit from diabetic teaching. To corroborate her suspicion, during the patient interview the nurse: (Select all that apply.)
a. determines the patient's cognitive ability and potential language barriers. b. gathers information about what the patient already knows about diabetes. c. Attempts to determine the need for referrals and education. d. Formulates the patient's plan of care using a standard protocol. e. Prepares to teach the patient using materials written at a third-grade level.
A patient has been instructed to take benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) for nonproductive cough due to bronchial irritation. Which patient instruction should the health care provider give to this pa-tient?
a. Swallow the capsule whole. b. Chew the capsule as needed to prevent choking. c. Limit fluid intake when taking the drug. d. Increase intake of vitamin D while taking the drug.