An appropriate goal for the client with a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to intense pain and suffering as verbalized by the client would be that the client will
A) Express feelings of anger and despair to God
B) Have a minister meet with the client daily
C) Reflect on past accomplishments in life
D) Participate in supportive spiritual practices
Ans: D
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1. The client remained up all night discussing negative life situations with the nursing staff. 2. The client ate 100% of breakfast and lunch and ate 25% of the evening meal the past two days. 3. The client remained in the room reading and watching listening to music 90% of the day. 4. The client slept 60% of the night while remaining in bed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
For an initial meeting of a task force, which is most important for the team leader to accomplish?
1. Determine when the task force has to complete the assignment. 2. Identify the expected outcomes in terms of measurable objectives. 3. Communicate frequently with those initiating the task force?s job. 4. Select members based on interest in the particular task.
Identify the reasons nurses may need to carry their own malpractice insurance. Select all that apply
a. their institution's insurance may not cover them if they fail to comply with its policies and procedures. b. nurses are being named individually in lawsuits. c. their institution may fail to cover them if they acted outside the scope of their employment. d. nurses are being considered easy targets for lawsuits.
The patient is diagnosed with hepatitis. In caring for this patient, the nurse should:
a. administer antiinflammatory medications. b. provide rest, nutrition, and antiemetics if needed. c. provide antianxiety medications freely to decrease agitation. d. instruct the patient to take over-the-counter antiinflammatory medications at home.