The humoral theory of disease embraced by Hippocrates required a balance of which elements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fire
b. Water
c. Light
d. Air
e. Earth
A, B, D, E
Hippocrates viewed mental illness as a result of an imbalance of humors—the fundamental elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Each basic element had a related humor or part in the body.
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Patients should be included in the planning process. Involving patients in planning their care helps them to: (Select all that apply.)
a. be aware of identified needs. b. accept that not all goals are measurable. c. embrace mutually agreed-on goals. d. feel a sense of empowerment. e. overcome unrealistic goals.
A client with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed enteral nutritional supplements with a polymeric formula. For which reason should the nurse question this prescription?
a. Isotonic formulas can cause diarrhea and should be avoided b. Modular formulas would better address nutritional requirements c. Clients with chronic pancreatitis require formulas with predigested macronutrients d. Polymeric formulas contain nutrients which are partially digested and easy to absorb
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is experiencing aggressive and violent behavior for possible risk factors. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply
A) Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain B) Low testosterone levels C) Family history of aggression D) Gender E) High level of competitiveness
Registered nurses are fundamental to the success of emerging patient-centered care delivery models
Which emerging patient-centered care model directs renewed attention and substantially more resources and incentives to promote those elements of care that are also the backbone of nursing practice? a. Nurse-Managed Health Clinics (NMHCs) b. The Patient-Centered Medical Home c. Accountable Care Organization d. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA)