A client hears the word "match." The client replies, "Match, patch, catch, hatch." Which term should the nurse document that best describes this client's statement?
A) Word salad
B) Clang association
C) Loose association
D) Ideas of reference
B
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The nursing student is working with a primary nurse on the oncology unit. She says to the nurse, "How can I best help my patients' and to make their hospital stay a better experience?" What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Select all that apply. a. "This takes time. Once you have your nursing license, it will become clear to you." b. "Find your best approach to patient care and then use this approach with every patient. c. "One of the very best ways is to listen to your patient and be attentive." d. "It is good to think about your own strengths and weaknesses and how you cope with illness."
Diagnostic tests for a client with suspected benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. renal ultrasound b. blood test for prostate-specific antigen c. post void bladder scan d. bladder biopsy e. cystoscopy f. prostate biopsy
Antimicrobial catheters coated with silver or antibiotics have been shown to reduce the incidence of ________________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions, such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity
These concomitant diseases contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of care would you consider for this patient? a. End-of-life care b. Supportive care c. Comfort care d. Palliative care