The nurse is talking with a daughter who arrived at the clinic complaining of a severe headache. After talking with the patient, the nurse learns the woman is caring for her parents who both have advanced Alzheimer's
The woman currently has no assistance and is going through a divorce with two small children at home. The nurse provides the woman with a list of agencies and organizations that can assist her with the care of her parents. This is an example of what type of intervention?
A. Identifying milestones
B. Debriefing
C. Mobilizing support
D. Clarifying roles
ANS: C
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When the patient complains to the home health nurse that he does not feel rested although he has slept 8 hours, the nurse should assess for his having:
a. vivid dreams. b. eaten a heavy meal before going to bed. c. consumed an excessive amount of alcohol. d. taken an anxiolytic medication.
The nurse teaches a group of older adults about the benefits of health promotion activities specific to the integumentary system
Which of the following statements by a participant best reflects a sound understanding of health promotion of the skin? A) "I make sure that I take a bath each evening to keep my skin good and clean.". B) "I have the best face cream, it removes wrinkles and lines.". C) "I know that any mole that is brown or raised can be sign of skin cancer.". D) "I learned that moles that are irregular in shape can be associated with melanoma.".
The newly licensed nurse has theoretical knowledge and technical skill abilities but has difficulty working within the constraints of the nursing unit. What issue associated with role development does this situation exemplify?
1. Sending 2. Role formation 3. Reality shock 4. Mastery
The aim of values clarification is to facilitate the process of:
a. instilling personal values. c. reacting to personal values. b. teaching personal values. d. choosing personal values.