The nurse understands that individual cells possess all the characteristics of life: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Homeostasis
2. Growth
3. Metabolism
4. Reproduction
5. Stasis
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Each cell must maintain a balanced state to survive.
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When using the various instruments to assess an older person's ADLs, the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:
a. Reliability of the tools. b. Self or proxy reporting of functional activities. c. Lack of confidentiality during the assessment. d. Insufficient details concerning the deficiencies identified.
A nurse notices that a coworker has been taking longer lunch breaks. The nurse is frustrated by this and wants to use assertive communicate techniques to effectively handle the situation
Which statement(s) would be the most beneficial? (Select all that apply.) a. "I feel frustrated about the length of your breaks because I am really busy with my patient assignment today.". b. "You need to stop taking such long lunch breaks while the rest of us pick up your slack!" c. "I am willing to compromise so that we can both get the breaks and help that we need.". d. "I am having a hard time keeping up with both of our assignments today.". e. "You are putting my nursing license in jeopardy.".
A client is newly diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. To support this client who is struggling to accept the diagnosis, the nurse would:
A) Discourage the use of psychometric tests. B) Flood the client with stressful stimuli. C) Assess for secondary gain to confront the client. D) Actively listen to each identity state and provide support.
Rapid cell growth may give rise to ________, which are lumps or masses of tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).