An elderly patient is admitted to the ICU with stage IV lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure
The health care team assembled to care for her is large and diverse, including an oncologist, a pulmonologist, an endocrinologist, a cardiologist, and others. The patient is not expected to survive more than a few weeks, and her husband is overwhelmed with stress and grief. Which nurse competency or competencies are most needed in this situation? Select all that apply.
A) Clinical judgment
B) Caring practices
C) Collaboration
D) Response to diversity
B, C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient says, "I wish I could express my depressed feelings rather than keeping them inside." The nurse should schedule the patient to attend which type of group?
a. Social skills b. Special problems c. Reality orientation d. Relapse prevention
A client has had extensive ankle reconstruction and required a cast for stabilization. The nurse would expect which educational topic to be included in the plan of care before discharge?
1. Home management of the casted extremity 2. Application of heat four times each day 3. Weight-bearing training 4. Log-rolling techniques when getting out of bed
104.56 : 100 = ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word