You tell a friend that one of the patients tried to intimidate you when the patient discovered that this was you first nursing position. You friend gives you several methods to prepare for such situations
Which method would your friend be least likely to suggest to you? a. Keep your knowledge base up to date.
b. Look and act like a professional.
c. Demonstrate to your patients that you possess a body of nursing care knowledge.
d. When you are with your patient, don't ask another nurse to help you, this can show thepatient that you don't know what you're doing.
D
New nurses can often be surprised that their patients expect them to have the answers, hence may
become intimidated. Your education and experiences give you a firm background in nursing process
and patient care, but some other ways to help enhance one's confidence are keeping your knowledge
base up to date, looking and acting like a professional, demonstrating to your patients that you possess
a body of nursing care knowledge, and demonstrating a sense of caring to your patients. If you are
unsure about something or need advice do not be afraid to ask other nurses or professionals for advice
or assistance. Completing a task correctly is better than proceeding with a task that not sure of.
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The hospice nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient who will probably die within the next hour or two. The patient's daughter is keeping a vigil by the bedside and asks what she can do to help her father at this time. What is the appropriate response
a. "Just let him know you are here, talk to him, and let him know that you love him." b. "You can try to feed him a few bites of ice cream to keep his mouth from getting dry." c. "You can take this time to ensure that arrangements are set with the funeral home." d. "You should let me know when your father's breathing pattern changes."
The nurse explains that disorienting flashbacks may be experienced by a client under the influence of
a. alcohol. b. cocaine. c. heroin. d. LSD.
The LPN/LVN describes herself as "working in an expanded role in a long-term care facility." What is the most correct interpretation of this statement?
a. The LPN/LVN is able to administer oral medications. b. The LPN/LVN is a first-line manager responsible to the RN. c. The LPN/LVN formulates nursing diagnoses and care plans. d. The LPN/LVN interprets and implements research findings.
The ability of a person to identify a usual source of care is considered a favorable indicator of access to health care. Which of the following is true about rural care?
1. Rural adults are less likely to identify a particular medical provider. 2. Rural adults are more likely to see general practitioners and advanced practice nurses than their urban counterparts. 3. Rural adults are more likely to seek medical treatment from a specialist than those in urban areas. 4. Rural adults usually have to travel an average of 60 minutes to see a provider.