Verbal or telephone orders should be read back to the physician to verify it is written correctly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A nurse is creating a plan of care for an oncology patient and one of the identified nursing diagnoses is risk for infection related to myelosuppression. What intervention addresses the leading cause of infection-related death in oncology patients?
A) Encourage several small meals daily. B) Provide skin care to maintain skin integrity. C) Assist the patient with hygiene, as needed. D) Assess the integrity of the patient's oral mucosa regularly.
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client asks the nurse what the difference is between RA and osteoarthritis (OA). Which responses by the nurse are the most appropriate?
Select all that apply. A) "The onset of OA is gradual while the onset of RA may be rapid." B) "With OA, multiple joints are symmetrically affected; RA affects one joint at a time." C) "The affected joints in RA feel cold to the touch while the joints affected by OA are warm or hot to the touch." D) "OA is slowly progressive while RA is characterized by exacerbations and remissions." E) "The pain and stiffness with RA is with activity; OA pain and stiffness is predominant upon arising."
A woman undergoing evaluation of infertility states, "At least when we're through with all of these tests, we will know what is wrong." The nurse's best response is:
a. "Even with diagnostic testing, infertility remains unexplained in about 20% of couples." b. "I know the test will identify what is wrong." c. "I'm sure that once you finish these tests your problem will be resolved." d. "Once you've identified your problem, you may want to look at the option of adoption."
The developmental psychologist who defined faith as a universal concern that is a process of developing trust and who developed six stages of spiritual development is
1. Jean Piaget. 2. Erik Erikson. 3. James Fowler. 4. Lawrence Kohlberg.