The nurse uses touch to comfort clients who are in pain. Which of the following should the nurse be aware of when using this technique?
A) Touch is an effective, welcome nursing intervention in all cultures.
B) The use of touch is appropriate in most cultures.
C) The use of touch varies greatly upon culture.
D) Touch is an expected nursing intervention regardless of culture.
C
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A) Hot dogs, baked beans, and cole slaw B) French fries, grilled hamburger, and cola drink C) Grilled chicken, green salad with dressing, and baked apple D) Bologna sandwich with mayonnaise, potato chips, and a chocolate-chip cookie
The process to obtain a nursing license in another state when the person has passed the NCLEX® Examination in their own state is to:
a. retake the NCLEX® examination in the new state. b. pass NCLEX® with a score high enough to meet the new state requirements. c. attend a nursing program in the new state. d. utilize the reciprocity agreement between states.
The nurse is caring for a respiratory client who uses a noninvasive positive pressure device. Which medical equipment does the nurse anticipate to find in the client's room?
A) A ventilator B) A face mask C) A rigid shell D) A nasal cannula
A patient who is having surgery in a teaching hospital tells the nurse she wants only the surgeon and other necessary people in the operating room. She does not want the surgeon to be teaching medical students while conducting the surgery
How can the nurse support the patient's request? 1. Ensure that the consent form contains this information and communicate the patient's request to the surgical team. 2. Tell the patient that it really doesn't matter who is in the operating room during the surgery. 3. Explain to the patient that she has no control over who participates in the surgery. 4. Remind the patient that she can refuse the surgery at any time.