A 15-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction. He underwent surgery and was experiencing postoperative pain
The nurse caring for him had recently read a research article in which a study had been done with neonatal patients and the use of therapeutic touch to assist with pain control. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to consider in this case when applying research to clinical practice? A. Patient gender
B. Patient preference
C. Stage of patient growth and development
D. Physician orders
B
Using clinical expertise and considering patients' values and preferences ensures that a nurse will apply the available evidence to practice both safely and appropriately.
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A laboratory report of a 61-year-old client shows that her serum albumin level is 3.2 g/dL. The nurse interprets this result as indicative of which of the following?
A) Calcium deficiency B) Protein deficiency C) Elevated blood sugar D) High cholesterol
An occupational health has become a member of the AAOHN. Why would a nurse join this or-ganization? (Select all that apply.)
a. To promote the health and safety of workers b. To lobby in Congress for safer work places c. To advance the profession by supporting research d. To promote and provide continuing edu-cation in the specialty e. To obtain certification as a specialist in occupational health nursing
The nurse is preparing a class on reproduction. The cell division process that results in two identical cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell, is called:
1. Meiosis. 2. Mitosis. 3. Oogenesis. 4. Gametogenesis.
The nurse recognizes that the client's teaching plan is most directly driven by:
1. The client's identified learning needs 2. The complexity of the client's health needs 3. The client's readiness and motivation to learn 4. The presence of cultural or physical barriers