An example of guided imagery for a critical care patient in the ICU is
A) thinking about laying on a beach in the Bahamas listening to the surf.
B) reviewing the cardiac catheterization procedure that will be performed.
C) identifying medications and their purposes.
D) discussing the feelings, emotions, and discomfort of the critical care experience.
A
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The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who had a colostomy placed 2 days ago. The appliance needs to be changed for the first time. Which ostomy care actions may the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gently cleaning the stoma with warm water and a washcloth. b. Assessing the stoma and incision for signs of infection or ischemia. c. Obtaining needed supplies from the clean utility room. d. Teaching the patient how to care for the ostomy after discharge. e. Determining which type of ostomy appliance to use. f. Application of skin protectant to the area surrounding the stoma.
When the nurse tried to perceive a situation from the client's perception, which characteristic of the nurse–client relationship is being utilized?
A) Self-awareness B) Empathy C) Genuineness D) Acceptance
A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit the ability to concentrate. An example of an external distraction is
a. anxiety. b. daydreaming. c. mental fatigue. d. background noise.
What is a priority outcome when a patient receives dextran 40 (Gentran 40)?
1. The patient will immediately report any ototoxicity. 2. The patient will immediately report any diarrhea. 3. The patient will immediately report any hiccoughs. 4. The patient will immediately report any itching or flushing.