Why is it important for nurses to achieve a professional status?
A) Professional status provides nurses with the power and recognition needed to achieve their
goals.
B) Professionalism provides a means for collective bargaining.
C) Professionalism provides a means for advancing the status of nursing in society.
D) Through professionalism the contributions of nurses will be recognized by society.
A
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You are writing a care plan for a patient who has been diagnosed with angina pectoris. The patient describes herself as being "distressed" and "shocked" by her new diagnosis. What nursing diagnosis is most clearly suggested by the woman's statement?
A) Spiritual distress related to change in health status B) Acute confusion related to prognosis for recovery C) Anxiety related to cardiac symptoms D) Deficient knowledge related to treatment of angina pectoris
An important part of the nurse's assessment of the patient with peptic ulcer disease is assessing the patient's level of anxiety. How is this accomplished?
A) Appropriate information is provided to the patient's family. B) Patient is encouraged to express fears openly. C) Some patients aren't anxious so this assessment isn't necessary. D) Information is given in written form.
An adult male patient will begin androgen therapy for testicular failure. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the treatment regimen?
a. "I will need to have x-rays of my hands and feet every 6 months." b. "My libido may improve while I am taking this medication." c. "Taking this drug may lead to the devel-opment of prostate cancer." d. "This will restore fertility, so I can have a child."
The nurse is providing education about tetracycline (Sumycin). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this medication?
a. "I will avoid taking my medication with dairy products." b. "I will need to take my antibiotic with grapefruit juice." c. "I should take my antibiotic with a calcium-containing antacid to minimize ga-strointestinal distress." d. "I should expect a slight, acne-like rash with this medication."