Where do items for a new scale come from?
A) Researcher's intuition
B) Research literature
C) Construct analysis
D) Nursing examination questions
B
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A nurse is caring for an Asian American client immediately postpartum. As the client seems exhausted after delivery, the nurse offers her warm milk to drink
The client refuses, saying that her cultural belief does not permit her to have any food before 24 hours have passed. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) Put in an IV and start intravenous fluid to avoid dehydration. B) Call the nurse supervisor and inform her about the client. C) Tell the client that her beliefs are misguided and she needs to have food. D) Describe the importance of the mother's nutritional status for lactation.
The nurse routinely uses a tracing graph of transparent film to assess the dimensions of wounds
What rationales would the nurse offer for this decision? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Using this film helps to document the shape of the wound. 2. Placement of this film helps to prevent infection from iatrogenic causes. 3. Having a visual representation of the wound offers a psychological boost to the patient. 4. These films help keep the wound dry. 5. These tracings show the progress of the wound surface contracture.
The nurse is taking a history of a new patient in the clinic. Histories tend to be lengthy, and the sexual part can be difficult for the patient. The nurse should use what technique to make it easier for the patient?
1. Let the patient fill out a paper copy, so she does not have to talk about intimate matters. 2. Skip the sexual part until the next time the patient comes into the clinic. 3. Start with the easier medical and surgical questions, and develop a feeling of trust with the patient. 4. Leave the sexual part of the history for the doctor to ask about.