A nursing student presented information during a discussion regarding an illustrative diagram to depict relationships among concepts. Which of the following terms best describes this definition?
A) Concept
B) Theory
C) Theoretical framework
D) Conceptual model
D
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An 81-year-old patient is being discharged from the hospital to home. She is on seven different medications, which are to be taken at four different times during the day. What would be most useful in helping this patient manage her medications?
a. The package inserts from all of the medi-cations for the client to read b. A pillbox with compartments for each day and each of the doses c. A written list of all the client's medica-tions and administration routine d. A suggestion that the client's daughter administer the medications
Geographic information system (GIS) databases can be used to highlight geo-spatial patterns of concern and resources to nurses providing care to which of the following clients?
1. Acutely ill patients 2. Chronically ill persons being hospitalized due to environmental-related symptoms 3. Families seeking out grocery stores with affordable fresh fruits and vegetables 4. Skilled-care patients in a residential facility 5. Community members involved in community planning of transportation routes
A female patient is awaiting surgery for acute peritonitis. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Position patient with the knees flexed. b. Avoid use of opioids or sedative drugs. c. Offer frequent small sips of clear liquids. d. Assist patient to breathe deeply and cough.
The nurse notes that a patient who has a large cystocele, admitted 10 hours ago, has not yet voided. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Insert a straight catheter per the PRN order. b. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluids. c. Notify the health care provider of the inability to void. d. Use an ultrasound scanner to check for urinary retention.