The nurse who regularly cares for chronically ill children will be most effective in helping the family adjust to the child's condition when he or she:
A) has had experience with a chronically ill child in his or her own family.
B) understands the full scope of the medical issues involved with each illness.
C) understands the medication issues and the psychosocial implications of the illness on the child.
D) is aware of the implications of the disease and the resources available in the community for the child and family.
D
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This description suggests: a. Tics. b. Athetosis. c. Myoclonus. d. Chorea.
One classification system for nursing informatics competencies uses technical, utility, and leadership categories. Leadership competencies involve:
a. maintaining privacy and confidentiality. b. using computers and other technological equipment. c. using a variety of software programs. d. addressing critical thinking applications.
A 64-year-old patient is worried about having dementia. The patient tells the nurse that it is taking her longer to solve problems, multi-tasking is becoming more difficult, and she sometimes has difficulty remembering what to get at the grocery store
Which is the appropriate response by the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. "The ability to multitask might decline with age, but this is not an indication of dementia." 2. "Many people have episodic memory problems as they age. These do not indicate serious cognitive dysfunction." 3. "If it is taking you longer to solve problems than it used to, you may need to be assessed for other signs of dementia." 4. "Forgetting what you wanted to get at the store is a matter of concern. I think you should have a cognitive evaluation." 5. "A decline in mental processing speed is a normal part of aging, so taking longer with problem solving is not unusual as we get older."
Marcy, the medical surgical unit manager, has promised her staff a pizza party if they reduce their patient fall rates by 10%. This is an example of what type of leadership?
a. Democratic b. Laissez faire c. Transactional d. Transformational