The patient has the right to information about his diagnosis and prognosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When a researcher uses a table of random numbers to select a sample, the researcher closes both eyes and blindly points a finger to a number on the table, identifies the numbers closest to his or her finger, and then continues identifying numbers
in which direction? 1. Up and down. 2. Right and left. 3. Diagonally. 4. Any.
Stress reduction while in nursing school is an important part of maintaining one's health. Holistic cognitive theory for stress reduction has four steps. The first step is to achieve awareness. In this first step one:
a. becomes aware of the early physical signs of stress. b. concentrates on placing oneself as the center of everything. c. mentally filters one's perceptions. d. disqualifies the positive in the experience.
Which couples may benefit from prenatal diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Couples including women under the age of 35 2. Couples with an unbalanced translocation 3. Couples with a family history of known or suspected single-gene disorder 4. Couples including women with a teratogenic risk secondary to an exposure or maternal health condition 5. Family history of birth defects and/or intellectual disability
The client states, "I don't know what all this fuss is about religion. God died years ago." The nurse does believe in God and has a strong inclination to share reasons for that belief with the client
What is the best question for the nurse to consider before responding to the client's remark? 1. "Will I get into trouble if I say anything?" 2. "How much longer will I be caring for this client?" 3. "Am I meeting my needs or the client's?" 4. "How can I best make this client understand?"