Once they enter a long-term care facility, residents have few rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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A nurse is planning the care of a patient who has fibromyalgia and is aware of the damaging effect that the disease has had on the patient's quantity and quality of sleep
When discussing strategies to manage this problem with the patient, the nurse should recommend: A) Daily use of over-the-counter sleep aids B) Setting consistent times for going to bed and for getting up in the morning C) Maintaining the room at as high a temperature as the patient can tolerate D) Performing vigorous exercise in the late evening
What type of loss is most common among patients who are hospitalized for complex health conditions?
1) Privacy 2) Dignity 3) Functional 4) Identity
An elderly female diagnosed with osteoarthritis has been admitted to your unit. The patient has difficulty ambulating because of chronic pain. What intervention may the nurse use to help with the patient's mobility?
A) Motivate the patient to walk in the afternoon B) Determine if self-care devices are needed C) Administer an analgesic as ordered to increase mobility D) Have another person with osteoarthritis visit the patient
The nurse observes a client pacing the floor. The nurse validates an inference when speaking to the client by stating,
a. "You are anxious, so let's talk about it." b. "Let's try some deep breathing to help you relax." c. "You seem anxious. Will you tell me what is going on?" d. "Clients who pace usually need to talk to a physician. Should I call yours?"