During a teaching session with a group of adults, a member begins to monopolize the discussion, answering questions asked by others. Which action by the community health nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Ignore the member's behaviors
B) Tell the member to leave the group
C) Acknowledge the member's input
D) Ask the member to speak only when asked
C
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A patient asks the nurse how an anti-infective produces a therapeutic effect. What key point will the nurse explain to this patient?
A) Drugs used to treat infections date back to the 17th century. B) All anti-infectives work in the same way to destroy organisms. C) Selective toxicity determines the appropriate drug dosage needed. D) The goal of anti-infectives is to interfere with normal functioning of the organism.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the family of an older adult client with a history of urinary tract infection (UTI)
The family asks what the early symptoms of a urinary tract infection are so that they can monitor the client. Which early symptom of a UTI should the nurse teach the family? A) Urinary urgency B) Blood in the urine C) Urinary frequency D) Alteration in cognition
A patient with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
1. Request dietitian consult for selecting foods high in phosphorous. 2. Provide aluminum hydroxide antacids as prescribed. 3. Instruct patient to avoid poultry, peanuts, and seeds. 4. Instruct patient to avoid the intake of sodium phosphate.
What is the role of self reflection as related to assuring maximum learning potential?
A) Determining how much you are willing to sacrifice in order to earn an ADN B) Minimizing the guilt felt in response to the lack of time to focus on family and friends C) Identifying gaps in both knowledge and skill proficiency D) Allowing for the minimizing of stress related to course work