Serious injuries can occur if the patient climbs over the side rails.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal disease refuses to accept the diagnosis and refuses to comply with treatment. What is the psychosocial purpose of this strategy?
A) The patient is trying to protect loved ones from the emotional effects of the illness. B) The patient is being noncompliant. C) The patient is afraid of treatment. D) The patient understands that treatment will have no benefit.
A patient who has taken glucocorticoids for 3 years tells a nurse, "I've lost my job. I don't know how I'm going to support my family and pay all the bills." Which glucocorticoid dosage adjustment would the nurse expect?
a. Decreased dosage b. Increased dosage c. Alternate-day dosing d. Discontinuation of the drug
The nurse provides health education for an adult experiencing sleep deprivation. Which instruction has the highest priority?
a. "It's important to limit your driving to short periods. Sleep deprivation increases your risks for serious accidents." b. "Sleep deprivation is usually self-limiting. See your health care provider if it lasts more than a year." c. "Turn the radio on with a soft volume as you prepare for bed each evening. It will help you relax." d. "Three glasses of wine each evening help many patients who suffer from sleep deprivation."
When preparing to use healthcare information databases for secondary data use, which of the following would be most important?
A) Restrict the database search to one aspect of care B) Remove any patient-identifying information C) Ensure databases reflect empirical evidence D) Be knowledgeable about the questions to be answered