Which adjective best describes a therapeutic psychiatric nurse?
a. Holistic
b. Organized
c. Diplomatic
d. Compassionate
A
Holism is crucial to knowledgeable, safe, and effective practice as a psychiatric nurse. The distracters are incomplete. Compassion is an aspect of holism.
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Which of the following best describe why it is crucial that nurses who focus on the care of individual patients also be able to work with families? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anytime a person is ill, his or her whole family is affected. b. By understanding the family, understanding of the individual is improved. c. Families often are very demanding if they feel their loved one isn't receiving the best care possible. d. Individuals depend on their families for care and support. e. Most important decisions are made by families as a whole, not individuals. f. Risks caused by genetics or environment affect the whole family, not just the individual.
For a client who is diagnosed with Raynaud's disease, which of the following instructions should a nurse provide to the client to prevent an attack?
A) Report changes in the usual pattern of chest pain. B) Avoid situations that contribute to ischemic episodes. C) Avoid fatty foods and exercise. D) Take over-the-counter decongestants.
The nurse is providing postmortem care for a client whose family would like to view the body before it is transported to the morgue. Which of the following interventions are necessary for this preparation? Select all that apply
1. Provide a total bed bath. 2. Place absorbent pads beneath the body. 3. Remove dentures. 4. Dress the client in street clothes. 5. Place a pillow under the head. 6. Tape the eyelids closed.
The public health nurse did a nutritional assessment on a well elderly client who was living at home with some assistance from home health aides and family members
In order to estimate if the client was at risk for malnutrition, she consulted the Dietary Reference Index to determine the general intake for the client based on age and gender. One important point for the nurse to remember when using the DRI is: 1. DRI recommendations are easy to use and are individualized for clients based on medical problems. 2. Age and gender are the two variables needed to individualize recommendations to an individual. 3. DRI values are intended as general guidelines for a population group rather than an individual. 4. Only medical providers are trained to use the DRI.