Nurses respect the client's right of autonomy even if the client's decision conflicts with the nurse's values
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Prior to discharge, a patient with diabetes needs to learn how to check a finger-stick blood sugar before taking insulin. Which action will best help the patient remember proper technique?
1) Encouraging the patient to check the blood sugar each time the nurse gives insulin 2) Providing feedback after the patient takes his blood sugar for the first time 3) Verbally instructing the patient about how to obtain a finger-stick blood sugar 4) Offering a brochure that describes the technique for checking a blood sugar
For a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the nurse would include in the plan of nursing care the intervention of
a. applying cool compresses to the area. b. maintaining the legs in the dependent position. c. raising the foot of the bed 6 inches. d. restricting fluids.
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching after instructing a group of clients on joint replacement. Which learning domain is the most difficult to measure?
A) Normative B) Affective C) Cognitive D) Psychomotor
Which assessment questions should the nurse ask the parents of a young child diagnosed with asthma?
A. "Has your child eaten any new foods?" B. "Does anyone smoke in the home?" C. "Have any chemicals been used in your home?" D. "Has your child recently traveled to any warm climates?" E. "Have you changed the laundry soap recently?"