Respond to the statement, "Dying is a lonely business, a journey each person must complete alone." Should you leave the patient to die alone? Describe how you should care for the dying patient.
What will be an ideal response?
The nursing assistant should provide the care that the patient requires. Provide privacy for the patient, but do not neglect to meet his needs. Be supportive to the dying patient and family and do not intrude on their privacy. They should know, however, that you are available if they need you, and you should check on them often. The patient should receive the same physical and emotional care as if he were expected to recover.
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The nurse notes the amount and color of the urine of the patient with urolithiasis. While using standard precautions, the nurse's next action would be to
a. discard the urine. b. add the urine to a 24-hour collector. c. save the urine for physician assessment. d. strain the urine.
The home care nurse assists a client with impaired fine motor skills. Which should the nurse implement to benefit the client?
1. Large-print medication labels 2. Flip open medication organizer 3. Telephone with vibrating ringer 4. Color-coded medication schedule
During his initial screening, the patient's blood pressure was noted to be elevated. Two months after the first assessment, he was noted to have a blood pressure of 150/92 and 166/96 at different times during the visit
It is now a month and a half later, and the nurse is concerned because the patient's initial blood pressure on this visit was 154/94 . She is preparing to take a second blood pressure, understanding that another reading in this range could lead to a diagnosis of: a. hypotension b. prehypertension c. hypertension d. orthostatic hypotension
Which of the following statements best demonstrates a client's intention to start exercising on a regular basis?
a. "I bought walking shoes and have scheduled a walk before breakfast each day." b. "I exercise when I can find someone to walk with." c. "I need to buy a treadmill or exercise bike so that I don't get fat." d. "I think exercising would reduce my stress and help my appearance."