The nurse could be invading a client's personal space when: (Select all that apply.)
A) leaving the door open to the room while the client is sleeping. B) placing newborn twins in the same baby bed. C) stooping to face the client eye to eye when explaining a procedure. D) sitting on the side of the bed to assist the client with eating a meal. E) placing personal belongings in a drawer or closet.
C, D, E
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A patient with newly diagnosed hypertension has come to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient asks the nurse why she has to come in so often. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "We do this so you don't suffer a stroke." B) "We do this to determine how your blood pressure changes throughout the day." C) "We do this to see how often you should change your medication dose." D) "We do this to make sure your health is stable. We'll then monitor it at routinely scheduled intervals."
A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make decisions about treatment for prostate cancer. The researcher's paradigm is most likely which of the following?
A) Positivism B) Determinism C) Empiricism D) Constructivism
The nurse's first response when told by a client during an assessment interview that he "can't take furosemide (Lasix)" is to ask:
a. "Is your health care provider aware that you are allergic to Lasix?" b. "Can you describe what happened when you took Lasix?" c. "When was the last time you took Lasix?" d. "Have you any questions regarding your reaction to Lasix?"
When the nurse is inquiring about the patient's level of pain, which of the following statements would best support the patient?
a. "Does your stomach hurt now?" b. "How would you describe your pain?" c. "When the pain occurs, does the medicine help?" d. "Do you use more than one pain remedy?"