The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming surgery. The mother states, "I'm worried about having to care for our son's ostomy." Which intervention would be most helpful for the parents?
What will be an ideal response?
Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
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A. Alzheimer's disease B. Influenza and pneumonia C. Diseases of the heart D. Septicemia
A registered nurse has recently been reassigned to the gynecology unit at the hospital
The nurse is strongly against abortion because of religious beliefs and contacts the nursing supervisor re-garding the assignment because the unit cares for women who are undergoing abortions. The nurse is having a conflict in which area? a. Confidentiality b. Values c. Social networking d. Culture
A woman with placenta previa is being treated with expectant management. The woman and fetus are stable. The nurse is assessing the woman for possible discharge home
Which statement by the woman would suggest to the nurse that home care might be inappropriate? A) "My mother lives next door and can drive me here if necessary.". B) "I have a toddler and preschooler at home who need my attention.". C) "I know to call my health care provider right away if I start to bleed again.". D) "I realize the importance of following the instructions for my care.".
Several priority levels have been identified to assist nurses with categorizing patient care activities to ensure safe patient outcomes. Which of the following is not correct regarding these priority level categories?
a. first priority: problems with ABCs b. second priority: activities essential to safety c. third priority: comfort, healing, and teaching d. fourth priority: planning and prevention