Which of the following statements best describes the educator role of the nurse in restorative care?
a. Teaching the resident and family the impor-tance of rehabilitation
b. Teaching the resident and family about the importance of activity after being disabled
c. Teaching the resident and family about the disease process, treatment options, and management strategies
d. Teaching the resident and family what they need to know to make choices and be in-volved in the restorative process
D
Teaching in the restorative process is directed at facilitating the ability of the resident and family to make informed decisions and assist with the planning of care. Responses A, B, and C are accurate descriptions of the content of teaching plans, but they do not address the specific goals for teaching the resident and family as part of the restorative care process.
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a. "The pituitary gland secretes aldosterone." b. "The kidney secretes antidiuretic hor-mone." c. "The adrenal cortex secretes antidiuretic hormone." d. "The pituitary gland secretes antidiuretic hormone."
In an attempt to contain the staffing budget the nurse manager may introduce:
1. Advanced practice nurses 2. Cross training of nursing staff 3. Longer work days 4. Nurses with bachelor degrees
A client who is diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome is ordered a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Which is a priority teaching item in the use of this drug?
A) Maintain a menstrual diary B) Reduce sugar intake C) Eat 6 small meals daily D) Increase calcium and vitamin D intake
An elderly client admitted to the orthopedic unit after fracturing a hip is placed in Buck's traction. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
1. Provide pin site care every shift as ordered by the physician 2. Place an abduction pillow between the legs for alignment 3. Have another person hold the weights when repositioning in bed 4. Turn to the unaffected side every two hours