A nurse requests that a patient assignment be changed, saying, "I learned in school that homosexuality is not an illness and I want to be therapeutic, but every time I see my patient with a same-sex partner, I think it's a sickness!" The nurse
is experiencing which stage of the self-awareness process? a. Anger
b. Anxiety
c. Choosing values
d. Cognitive dissonance
D
Cognitive dissonance arises when two opposing beliefs exist at the same time.
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The nurse is working with a diabetic patient, and is attempting to teach psychomotor skills. This is occurring when the nurse has the patient:
a. verbally describe his feelings about diabetes. b. answer three of five true-or-false questions about diabetes. c. identify 3 positive lifestyle changes to manage blood sugar. d. draw up and self-inject insulin correctly.
The nurse is admitting a female client who is to undergo a radioactive implant for cervical cancer. The nurse should assign the client to a private room because:
1. this is an embarrassing procedure. 2. radiation can transmit rays outside the body. 3. the family has requested a private room. 4. the hospital has only private rooms.
Development of varicose veins is caused by increased pressure on leg veins as a result of the weight of the uterus. Which of the following is not recommended for pregnant women?
A) Elevate feet whenever possible. B) Wear support hose. C) Wear flat shoes with arch support. D) Wear knee-high stockings.
What would be most appropriate to include in the plan of care for a child who has undergone surgery for removal of an astrocytoma?
A) Elevating the foot of the bed B) Positioning the child on his unaffected side C) Raising the head of the bed at least 45 degrees D) Administering large volumes of intravenous fluids