Which nursing theorist(s) underscored the significance of spiritual values by emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in illness, thus suggesting that spirituality is essential to human health?
1. Travelbee
2. Paterson and Zderad
3. Roy
4. Watson
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a. "This stuffed animal makes him feel secure." b. "He insisted on bringing this dirty old blanket with him." c. "I'm going to buy him a big stuffed animal from the gift shop." d. "I'd like to get him some toys from the playroom."
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a. Encourage the family to leave the bedside for a break. b. Ask the family to leave while the nurse bathes the patient. c. Tell the family members that the nurse will give the patient good care. d. Involve the family members in the patient's care.
The nurse's instructions to a client with a newly created Koch ileostomy (continent ileostomy) include: Select all that apply
1. The surgery involved manipulating a portion of the terminal ileum. 2. A nipple valve was created to control the flow of fecal matter. 3. The stoma should appear pink and moist. 4. Fecal matter will be removed by a catheter inserted through the stoma. 5. The stoma will be reversed when the bowels have had the time to heal.
Mrs. Dunn has cared for her husband with Alzheimer's disease for 2 years. She comes to a local health center because she is feeling "worn out and stressed." What might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for Mrs. Dunn?
A) Dysfunctional Family Processes C) Risk for Caregiver Burden B) Health-Seeking Behaviors D) Risk for Anxiety