A nurse is educating a potential client for polyp removal that same-day surgery can be
safer and have faster recovery than inpatient surgery. What is a benefit of outpatient
surgery?
A) Clients can drive back home after surgery
B) Clients ambulate sooner after surgery
C) Heavy sedation is given to reduce anxiety
D) Follow-up is not required after surgery
B
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A patient has expressed frustration at the fact that he has been taking Sudafed for several days and "it still hasn't really cured my cold." What teaching point should the nurse convey to the patient?
A) "Drugs like this can often relieve some of the symptoms of a cold, but they won't cure it." B) "Most people find that cold medications are essentially ineffective." C) "It usually takes between 6 and 8 days for Sudafed to cure your cold." D) "Sudafed can sometimes mask the effects of your cold, essentially prolonging it."
The Diffusion of Innovations Theory was developed by Stetler
A) True B) False
Which of the following interventions best describes the primary responsibility of a rehabilitation nurse?
a. Assessing client and family needs b. Being the educator of the client and family c. Obtaining necessary resources for the client and family d. Implementing a detailed plan of care
A visiting nurse notices bruises on an elderly client's face and legs. When she questions the client about the bruises, the client is very evasive. The nurse suspects that the client has been a victim of elder abuse
What should the nurse do next? a. Call protective services to report the suspected elder abuse. b. Confront the client's caregiver and threaten to notify the police. c. Continue questioning the client to assess the degree of abuse. d. Return in 2 weeks to reassess the client's condition.