When a child is hospitalized, one component of their plan of care is the use of therapeutic play. This care is often provided by a(n) _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
child life specialist
Child life specialists are available in many hospitals to share their expertise in child growth
and development, and the use of play. Using a collaborative approach with the nurse,
activities are planned to meet both the physical and psychological needs of the child.
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In reviewing a research study, which of the following statements would indicate clear problems with the findings?
a. "Descriptive statistics indicated confirmation of the generalizability of the findings." b. "From the random sample of 1500 subjects from 16 colleges and universities, it was determined that nursing students tend to eat healthier while studying for an exam than other undergraduate students." c. "The instrument selected has been used in many previous studies and has good reliability and validity." d. "The sample consisted of 5000 clients with hypertension cared for in primary care settings from around the county."
Which option(s) reflect a scenario that violates the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987? Choose all that are correct
1. The resident falls during a physical therapy session, despite being attended by two staff members. 2. The nursing assistant is overheard telling a resident, "If you don't eat, I won't take you down to play dominoes this afternoon." 3. The nursing staff routinely leave doors open when getting residents up to bedside commodes. 4. If a resident attempts to get out of bed, a soft vest restraint is applied. 5. The patient is not consulted prior to a change in medical treatment.
Narrative ethics can be compared to:
a. A patient's particular case b. The nurse's caseload c. The doctor's rounds d. The patient's clinical pathway
A 49-year-old woman is considering the use of combined estrogen-progesterone hormone replacement therapy (HT) during menopause. Which information will the nurse include during their discussion?
a. Use of estrogen-containing vaginal creams provides most of the same benefits as oral HT. b. Increased incidence of colon cancer in women taking HT requires more frequent colonoscopy. c. HT decreases osteoporosis risk and increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. d. Use of HT for up to 10 years to prevent symptoms such as hot flashes is generally considered safe.