Alternatives to restraints do NOT need to be tried for patients who are postoperative or confused
True
False
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A new pediatric hospital will open soon. While planning nursing care, the hospital administration is considering two models of providing health care: family-focused care and family-centered care
The best example of a nursing action in the family-centered care approach would be when the nurse: 1. Assumes the role of an expert professional to direct the health care. 2. Encourages the parents to stay with and comfort the child during an invasive procedure. 3. Assumes the role of a healthcare authority and intervenes for the child and family as a unit. 4. Tells the family what must be done for the family's health.
What finding should the nurse recognize as being associated with fetal compromise?
a. Active fetal movements b. Contractions lasting 90 seconds c. FHR in the 140s d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
The nurse clarifies that when a person has been exposed to particulate radioactive material, a chelating agent such as calcium edentate (EDTA) is given to:
a. bind with radioactive material and allow it to be excreted. b. reduce radioactivity to nonharmful levels. c. form a protective coat in the gastrointes-tinal system. d. dissolve particulate material.
The nurse is reinforcing factors that contribute to addiction to a group of clients recovering from addiction and their family members. Which statement made by a client or family member would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I'm not likely to have any more problems with addiction since neither of my parents had a problem with addiction." 2. "I can still see my friends as long as I stay away from alcohol." 3. "I don't want to become addicted like my husband did. I'm never going to take any kind of drug unless I absolutely have to." 4. "I realize now that I was just looking for ways to help me feel good about myself." 5. "After a while, it just seemed even though I was not in pain, I would still want to take the pain pills."