A nurse recognizes that a therapy used along with conventional treatment is
1. Physical therapy.
2. Alternative therapy.
3. Conventional therapy.
4. Complementary therapy.
ANS: 4
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a. Consolidate major health care facilities while expanding neighborhood primary care clinics b. Continue the move to computer-based medical records and other efficiencies in informatics c. Decrease current fraud and abuse d. Streamline and make more consistent all documents needed for third-party reimbursement
The nurse evaluates a client as being past focused. The client most likely demonstrates which of the following characteristics?
a. revering long-standing traditions b. tending to be disciplined in scheduling and using time c. living in the "here and now," perceiving time in a linear fashion d. willing to defer gratification to ensure he can meet a future goal
The nurse manager of a prenatal clinic has implemented interventions to individualize the prenatal care experience. Which patient statement indicates that the nurse's efforts have been successful?
A) "It was so nice to not have to wait long in the waiting room.". B) "I really hate having my weight and blood pressure measured around other people.". C) "Why does everyone push breastfeeding and natural childbirth? What about what I want?" D) "I thought you would have more reading material on labor and delivery in the waiting room.".
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 4-year-old child with a cast on the arm about care at home. What statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should have the affected limb hang in a dependent position." b. "I will use an ice pack to relieve the itching." c. "I should avoid keeping the injured arm elevated." d. "I will expect the fingers to be swollen for the next 3 days."