The nurse who helps a family and a patient with a disability rejoice in the acquisition of the smallest new skill is following the rehabilitation philosophy of:
a. resolving impairments.
b. removing disabilities.
c. increasing quality of life.
d. returning to the community.
C
Rehabilitation is based on the acquisition of new skills to better adapt and increase the quality of life.
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A patient asks the nurse, "What is the major difference between traditional Western medicine and complementary and alternative therapies (CAM)?" The best reply for the nurse to make is that traditional Western medicine:
a. focuses on what is done to the patient, and CAM focuses on body-mind interaction in an actively involved patient. b. treats illnesses and is symptom specific, whereas CAM is holistic and focused more on health promotion than illness treatment. c. is controlled by doctors and the health care industry, but CAM is the people's medicine and not motivated by profit. d. has been tested by research and is regulated, but CAM is religiously based and not nearly as regulated.
The nurse prepares a patient for a pulmonary angiogram. What information should the nurse include in patient teaching to prevent a postprocedure hemorrhage?
a. The chemicals in the dye injection help prevent hemorrhage. b. The patient will be sleepy; so movement will be minimal. c. The patient's affected leg will be immobi-lized after the procedure. d. Postprocedure analgesia will manage pa-tient discomfort.
When working with a multiproblem family, which of the following goals should the nurse approach first?
a. The goal that best matches the agency's policies and procedures b. The goal that can be achieved "behind the scenes" without any effort from the family c. The goal easiest for the nurse to complete because of her or his expertise d. The goal that the family believes is the most important
Which of the following is important for a disoriented patient?
A) being frequently reminded of person, place, and time. B) a calm environment and routine care C) an easily readable clock and calendar D) all of the above