Afternoon care generally involves which of the following?
a. Making the person's bed
b. Cleaning incontinent persons and chang-ing wet or soiled linens
c. Cleaning eyeglasses
d. Straightening beds and units
B
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Which of the following is a nursing responsibility regarding informed consent?
a. Canceling the procedure if the patient has questions b. Explaining the procedure, risks, and treatment alternatives c. Serving as a witness, ensuring that the patient does not feel coerced into a decision d. Ensuring that the physician has completely explained the costs of the procedure
To assist the patient with dysphagia to eat a meal, the nurse can: (Select all that apply.)
a. encourage "practice swallowing" before the meal. b. coach the patient to chew thoroughly. c. assist the patient to sit upright with the head forward and chin tucked. d. offer fluid during the meal. e. give the patient thin liquids, such as water.
Why is it important to maintain normal blood glucose levels in the body?
a. High levels increase the risk for heart disease, strokes, blindness, and kidney failure. b. High levels increase the risk for seizure disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures. c. Low levels increase the risk for peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease, and premature aging. d. Low levels increase the risk for obesity, pancreatitis, dehydration, and certain types of cancer.
The nurse uses family-centered care to care for children in a pediatric office. Upon what concept is family-centered care based?
A) The family is the constant in the child's life and the primary source of strength. B) The care provider is the constant in the child's life and the primary source of strength. C) The child must be prepared to be his or her own source of strength during times of crisis. D) The wishes of the family should direct the nursing care plan for the child.