In preparation for the eventual death of a female hospice patient of the Muslim faith, the nurse organizes a meeting of all hospice caregivers. A plan of care to be followed when this patient dies is prepared. This plan of care would include
a. Male health care workers care for the body after death has occurred.
b. Body preparation for autopsy.
c. Body preparation for cremation.
d. Female health care workers care for the body after death has occurred.
D
Islamic culture calls for modesty and same-sex caregivers whenever possible. Muslim faith discourages cremation and autopsy to preserve the sanctity of the soul of the deceased.
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a. "Moderate drinking is defined as two drinks a day for men." b. "Chronic drinking leads to erosive gastritis." c. "Moderate drinking raises low-density lipoprotein cholesterol." d. "Chronic use of alcohol damages the myocardium."
While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines the recent electrolyte levels to assess the level of:
a. potassium. b. calcium. c. sodium. d. magnesium.
Nine characteristics define magnet nursing services. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the program's appraisal process?
a. High quality patient care c. Community involvement b. Clinical autonomy and responsibility d. High compensation and benefits
Which nursing interventions are directly related to the principles on which a therapeutic alliance is based? Select all that apply
a. Graciously declining to, "Come visit when I get discharged." b. Establishing the topic to be discussed at each group session c. Explaining to the patient the purpose of terminating the alliance d. Sharing how the nurse also has experienced the same problems e. Providing subjective feedback to the patient's efforts at therapy