A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has repeated hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia related to poor control. The parents tell the nurse that they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child
The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. This is an example of the principles outlined in
a. Guiding Principles of Patient Engagement.
b. National Alliance for Quality Care.
c. Nursing Process.
d. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
ANS: A
Guiding Principles of Patient Engagement address the dynamic partnership among patients, families, and health care providers.
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1. Losing his job last week 2. His mother's suicide when he was ten years old 3. Breaking up with his girlfriend the week before his diagnosis 4. The death of his 12-year-old dog three years ago
Directions for reconstitution of oxacillin sodium for injection: "For IM use add 5.7 mL sterile water for injection. Resulting solution contains 250 mg oxacillin sodium per 1.5 mL. The vial contains oxacillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram
Usual adult dosage of oxacillin sodium is 250 mg–500 mg IM every 4 to 6 hours." What is the final concentration of the prepared oxacillin solution for IM administration? A) 1.5 mL B) 5.7 mL C) 250 mg/1.5mL D) 500 mg/1.5mL
Genetic testing reveals that a fetus is very likely to have Down syndrome. How should the health care team approach the parents?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "We have bad news about the test results." 2. "We hate to tell you this, but your child has a serious genetic disorder." 3. "Your baby has a bad defect." 4. "Your baby likely has Down syndrome." 5. "Preliminary tests suggest your baby has Down syndrome."
A client is diagnosed with leukemia. What should the nurse teach this client regarding vaccinations?
1. They are critical for survival. 2. They are the cause of the leukemia. 3. They are contraindicated because of a weak immune system. 4. They are too late.