This theory supports the idea of humanistic and holistic care; focus is on "caring," promoting health, and preventing illness
Match the theory with its description.
a. Environmental theory d. Systems model
b. Definition of nursing e. Human becoming
c. Philosophy and science of caring f. Unitary human beings
ANS: c
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What is a goal of the Indian Health Service?
A. Ensure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal care is available and accessible to all American Indian people B. Provide health care to the American Indian and Alaska Native C. Provide American Indian medical providers to deliver medical care to the American Indian and Alaska Native population D. Educate the American Indian and Alaska Native in preventive health care practices
The patient, a busy executive who works 80 hours a week, is admitted for angina. The patient is demonstrating physical signs of stress related to the work environment
An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient includes releasing muscle tension every 2 hours. This type of inter-vention is best known as: a. regular exercise. b. assertiveness training. c. cognitive therapy. d. progressive muscle relaxation.
Criminal charges have been brought against a nurse who made a medication error that resulted in a child's death. Which level of evidence is expected in this case?
1. Preponderance of evidence 2. Clear and convincing evidence 3. Evidence beyond a reasonable doubt 4. Voir dire evidence
The nurse would evaluate that patient education regarding lithium therapy for an indi-vidual with bipolar disorder as effective if the patient states:
a. "I can stop my lithium when I feel better." b. "I can continue with my diuretic and cardiac medications." c. "I will probably need to take the lithium for the rest of my life." d. "I will taper my lithium when a therapeutic serum level is achieved."