A patient in a critical care unit has increased stress from the constant noise and light levels. What nursing intervention best attenuates these sources of stress?
A) Need for constant observation and evaluation
B) Dimming lights during the night
C) Frequent nursing group rounds for all patients
D) Use of tile floors for ease in cleaning
B
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A nurse centers his practice around the principle of doing the greatest good for the greatest number. Which of the following ethical principles is being applied?
a. Distributive justice b. Utilitarianism c. Social justice d. Health disparities
A family is supporting each other in the emergency shelter after a flood. The nurse overhears the conversation. Which family member most needs the other family members to listen and understand?
A. An 11-year-old girl, who lost her teddy bear collection and is crying B. A 45-year-old adult, who keeps telling everyone that at least he still has his job and that they can cope with this C. A 43-year-old woman, who keeps saying, "Without our family pictures, we've lost our history" D. A 16-year-old male, who has lost his favorite hunting rifle and seems angry
Patients with peripheral vascular disease are at high risk of pressure ulcers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)