Which of the following theorists provides a more comprehensive foundation and framework for all nursing care of the suicidal client?
a. Jean Watson
b. Helen Erickson
c. Rosemarie Parse
d. Hildegard Peplau
D
Hildegard Peplau's theory provides a foundation and framework for all nursing care of the suicidal client. Peplau's theory focuses on the importance of the nurse-client relationship.
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1. Assess vital signs. 2. Call 911. 3. Start CPR. 4. Remind the spouse of the client's desires.
An adolescent patient has extensive acne over the face and upper neck. Which factor should the nurse recognize as a reason for this health problem?
A. Blocked exocrine glands B. Inflamed sebaceous glands C. Blocked endocrine glands D. Inflamed ceruminous glands
An emergency department nurse enters a patient's room with an order to administer epinephrine subcutaneously to treat his asthma attack. The patient's wife asks the nurse why it could not be given by mouth
Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? A) "The medication he is to receive is only given by an injection in the arm." B) "The medication is administered this way because it works faster than by mouth." C) "The medication is given many ways, but this is the way it was ordered." D) "The medication will not absorb in the GI tract if given by mouth."
One of your home care patients, Mrs. Garvey, who is 78 years old and in fairly good health with no chronic diseases, has had trouble with her dentures for several weeks and is now having them repaired. What would be the appropriate response?
a. Suggest a clear-liquid diet until the dentures are replaced b. Suggest a soft diet until her dentures are replaced and her gums are not sore c. Question her carefully about any new symptoms she may have experienced in the past few weeks d. Both B and C