When you can't answer the family's questions, refer them to the nurse
True
False
True
You might also like to view...
A patient with Huntington disease has just been admitted to a long-term care facility. The charge nurse is creating a care plan for this patient. Nutritional management for a patient with Huntington disease should be informed by what principle?
A) The patient is likely to have an increased appetite. B) The patient is likely to required enzyme supplements. C) The patient will likely require a clear liquid diet. D) The patient will benefit from a low-protein diet.
An autosomal dominant trait is discovered by a nurse constructing a client pedigree. The trait has not appeared in two generations but was strongly evident three generations ago. What advice should the nurse provide for the client?
1. "Your family should be genetically tested for this trait." 2. "The men in your family should be genetically tested for this trait." 3. "This trait existed in your past, but will not be transmitted now." 4. "Your children have a 25% risk of inheriting this trait."
A patient is being treated with acetaminophen and a cooling blanket for persistent hyperthermia. Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating therapy has been too aggressive?
1. The patient complains of a severe headache. 2. The patient's urine output has dropped. 3. The patient begins to shiver. 4. The patient develops a cough.
Which of the following outcomes best reflects a nurse-sensitive client outcome?
1. Client will consume 75% of all meals. 2. Client will perform personal hygiene daily. 3. Client will experience no falls during hospitalization. 4. Client will report lessened anxiety regarding surgical procedure.