During morning report, the night nurse tells you that Mr. P., who is admitted for pancreatitis, is a drug addict and an alcoholic and caused all his own problems. You realize that this nurse is exhibiting a lack of which of the following?
A. autonomy
B. compassion
C. discernment
D. trustworthiness
B. Compassion
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The components of rigor in qualitative research are:
a. availability, bias, and significance. b. openness and adherence to the philosophical orientation. c. predicting, confidentiality, and anonymity. d. sampling, partitioning, and setting.
The nurse is supervising a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The nurse intervenes when the CNA asks a patient:
1. "Would you like some more pain medication?" 2. "Would you like some fresh sheets?" 3. "When would you like your bath?" 4. "Is it okay if I take your vital signs?"
The nurse and the patient who is diagnosed with hypertension develop this goal: "The patient will select a 2-gram sodium diet from the hospital menu for the next 3 days."
Which evaluation method will be best for the nurse to use when determining whether teaching was effective? a. Have the patient list substitutes for favorite foods that are high in sodium. b. Check the sodium content of the patient's menu choices over the next 3 days. c. Ask the patient to identify which foods on the hospital menus are high in sodium. d. Compare the patient's sodium intake before and after the teaching was implemented.
Which behavior can be used to reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoiding late-night meals b. Consuming a glass of wine with meals c. Drinking soft drinks d. Losing weight e. Stopping smoking