A systematic review of the research regarding nursing interventions for smoking cessation suggests that it is most effective when a nurse:
A. is familiar with the patient.
B. is not too direct with the patient regarding smoking.
C. is an ex-smoker.
D. takes a main role of health promotion or smoking cessation.
D
A nurse should be direct with a patient. The literature shows that effectiveness is highest when a nurse takes on a main role of health promotion or smoking cessation.
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1. Trichomoniasis 2. Herpes infection 3. Gonorrhea 4. Bacterial vaginosis
The nurse's friend is talking about delivering her baby in a tub of warm water to make the baby's entry into the world less traumatic. The nurse explains that one of the contraindications for this form of delivery is the need for the infant to:
A) have the shock of the cold air stimulate the baby to let out a lusty cry. B) take a deep breath as soon as the head is delivered. C) let out a loud, lusty cry prior to delivery of the lower body. D) keep the umbilical cord dry.
Which is the most critical physiologic change required of the newborn?
a. Closure of fetal shunts in the heart b. Stabilization of fluid and electrolytes c. Body-temperature maintenance d. Onset of breathing
What is the definition of ageism?
A) Increased respect to elders as they age B) The belief that mental strength only increases with age C) A negative bias against the young D) The belief that the older population is frail and less capable