The nurse is caring for an elderly critically ill patient. Because of the normal aging changes in the skin, what is a nursing priority?
A) Adherence to hand hygiene protocols
B) Increased frequency of vital sign monitoring
C) Explanations of procedure rationales
D) Move patient without sliding on linen
D
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You are a nurse caring for a patient who is having a GI bleed. You say to his wife: "It is so fortunate that you brought him to the emergency room. You were right in thinking that he needed immediate medical attention."
This is a therapeutic statement for which of the following reasons? 1. It is an open-ended question that encourages conversation. 2. It is circular questioning that focuses on relationships. 3. It commends the family member and empowers them in the situation. 4. It makes the family member feel that she has been heard.
An appropriate drug to initially treat panic disorder is:
1. Alprazolam (Xanax) 2. Diazepam (Valium) 3. Buspirone (Buspar) 4. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Which critical thinking skill allows the nurse to think outside of the box when assessing a patient?
1) Divergent thinking 2) Reasoning 3) Creativity 4) Reflection
As decisions related to health care become increasingly complex, nurses need to be familiar with concepts related to advance directives. Which statement regarding advance directives is correct?
A) Hospitals are legally required to inform clients about advance directives. B) The status of advance directives remains consistent from state to state. C) Advance directives should be developed with the assistance of a physician or nurse. D) Nurses can be appointed a surrogate decision maker by the client.