A physician orders the collection of a sputum specimen from a patient with a suspected bacterial infection. Which of the following accurately describes a step related to this procedure?
A) Place the patient in the dorsal recumbent position to collect the specimen.
B) Have the patient clear the nose and throat and gargle with salt water before beginning the procedure.
C) Instruct the patient to inhale deeply and cough.
D) Discard the first sputum produced by the patient.
C
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a. Spending more time with his siblings b. Coaching a little league baseball team c. Reading books on newborn care d. Exhibiting physical symptoms related to pregnancy
How should the nurse respond when the patient with rosacea asks why his physician referred him to an ophthalmologist?
A) "The eye doctor can help you with your dry eyes and irritation." B) "This condition can affect your eyesight." C) "Cataracts are common with rosacea." D) "Rosacea increases the risk of blindness."
Your patient's spouse died recently from a sudden illness after 45 years of marriage
The patient was the primary caregiver for the spouse during this time. The patient is now depressed and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness. Which action by the nurse is best? a. Encourage the patient take up a hobby that will occupy some time. b. Explain that volunteering would be an excellent way to stay useful. c. Assure the patient that these feelings of sadness will pass with time. d. Ask the patient to share some cherished memories of the spouse.
Examples of philosophies of nursing include which of the following?
a. Nightingale's Environmental Theory b. Philosophy and Science of Caring c. Johnson's Behavior System Model in Nursing Practice d. All of the above e. A and B only