Canes are usually used by patients with fractures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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According to "trait theories," the most common traits of a good leader are:
A. Information giving and decision-making. B. Public speaking and nonrisk behaviors. C. Intelligence and initiative. D. Verbal and written communication skills.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a protease inhibitor (PI). Upon review of the laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the patient has newly elevated plasma triglycerides and cholesterol
The nurse expects that the prescriber will manage these levels with: a. lovastatin [Mevacor]. b. simvastatin [Zocor]. c. modified diet and exercise. d. Pancrease.
A client is scheduled for a mastectomy. As she is about to receive the preoperative medication, she tells the nurse that she does not want to have her breast removed but wants a lumpectomy
Which response indicates that the nurse is acting as a client advocate? a. Telling the client her surgeon is excellent and knows what is best for her condition b. Calling the surgeon to come and explain all treatment options to the client c. Holding the client's hand and offering to pray with her for a good outcome d. Arranging for a postoperative visit from a cancer survivor
During an assessment interview, the client states that an elective surgical procedure will not be done because it does not fit into the client's life goals. Into which of Gordon's functional health patterns should the nurse identify this client's comment?
1. Cognitive/perceptual pattern 2. Coping/stress-tolerance pattern 3. Health-perception/health-management pattern 4. Value/belief pattern