During a change of shift reporting, a nurse has to substitute for a healthcare provider to
care for a client. Which process would be most effective for the nurse's change-of-shift
reporting?
A) Use the clinical care path as her guide
B) Record any failure in achieving short-term goals
C) Prepare a written summary for the oncoming nurse
D) Report on specific nursing diagnosis
C
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1. Echolalia 2. Neologism 3. Clang association 4. Blocking
A client is taking second-generation antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. The most appropriate teaching topic for this client is:
1. Diet and physical activity. 2. The need for regular blood work. 3. The probability of hair loss. 4. The need to take the medications on an empty stomach.
A woman is 3 months pregnant. At her prenatal visit she tells the nurse that she doesn't know what is happening; one minute she's happy that she is pregnant, and the next minute she cries for no reason
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Don't worry about it; you'll feel better in a month or so." b. "Have you talked to your husband about how you feel?" c. "Perhaps you really don't want to be pregnant." d. "Hormonal changes during pregnancy commonly result in mood swings."
The brainstem contains which of the following structures?
a. The cerebrum b. The pons c. The cerebellum d. The cerebral cortex