Which person is at the greatest risk for developing delirium?
a. An individual with diabetes celebrating a 70th birthday
b. A depressed Hispanic woman
c. An individual on the second day after hip replacement
d. A man diagnosed with schizophrenia
Ans: c. An individual on the second day after hip replacement
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The nursing student learns that an instructor is sponsoring an opportunity for students to participate in a community service project. The student decides to participate because:
1. It will improve the instructor's opinion of the student. 2. The instructor will give higher grades to students who become involved. 3. The student will learn how to talk with clients. 4. Employers consider participating in community service a positive attribute.
To enhance team leadership skills for your team leaders, you arrange opportunities for:
a. Certification. b. Continuing education. c. Graduate courses. d. Volunteerism.
Why is it important for the nurse to be cautious when using medical jargon with an older adult patient?
a. It could become an opportunity to instruct the patient. b. It could become an effective abbreviated communication shortcut. c. It could become an indicator of formal communication. d. It could become a communication barrier.
An initial step in the nurse–patient relationship for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa should be
a. formulate the nurse–patient contract. b. exclude the family from treatment. c. recommend a therapeutic group. d. use intense confrontation.