Self-analysis assists providers in giving proper context to:
a. history and physical findings.
b. therapeutic options.
c. attitudes, values, and feelings.
d. differential diagnoses.
C
Knowing the intensity of your personal attitudes, values, and emotional feelings about patient care situations helps prevent you from being overtaken by your own impaired or distorted view-points.
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a. did not document the patient's need for restraints in the nursing notes. b. failed to get a physician's order for restraints. c. purposefully restrained the patient against his or her wishes. d. reassured the patient that the restraints were needed to maintain safety.
The nurse is caring for a patient with expressive aphasia. Which interventions will assist the nurse in communicating with the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use simple phrases. b. Speak loudly. c. Use yes/no questions. d. Use a picture board. e. Be patient and unrushed.
The nurse prepares teaching for a client recovering from metabolic surgery. The nurse should encourage the client to continue to take vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid the development of which health problems?
a. Diabetes, weight gain, and vitamin D deficiency b. Hypertension, dementia, and vitamin C deficiency c. Low levels of iron, hyperlipidemia, and vitamin A deficiency d. Anemia, metabolic bone disease, and vitamin B12 deficiency
Which behavior is not demonstrated in the 8-year-old child?
a. Understands that his or her point of view is not the only one b. Enjoys telling riddles and silly jokes c. Understands that pouring liquid from a small to large container does not change the amount d. Engages in fantasy and magical thinking