A nursing student observes an experienced nurse providing teaching for a client in the mental health unit. The student later asks the nurse why the nurse provided the information to the client
The nurse responds that providing client teaching is essential to the role of the nurse in any setting because: A) It is required by law.
B) The nurse must document that teaching has been completed.
C) It is in the nurse's scope of practice.
D) Knowledge empowers people.
D
You might also like to view...
Goals for Healthy People 2020 include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Eliminate health disparities among various groups. b. Decrease the cost of healthcare related to tobacco use. c. Increase the quality and years of healthy life. d. Decrease the number of inpatient days annually.
The nurse caring for a lung cancer patient with metastasis to the brain suspects the patient has developed a paraneoplastic syndrome known as syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion
Which laboratory result in this patient who has gained 3 lb in a day would alert the nurse to the possibility of SIADH? A) Serum potassium of 5.0 mmol/L B) Serum sodium of 115 mmol/L C) BUN of 8 mg/dL D) Hematocrit of 40%
A client receiving amlodipine for angina is complaining of dizziness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to help alleviate the condition?
A) Apply a cold cloth over the forehead. B) Instruct the client to lie down. C) Instruct the client to drink more water. D) Reduce the dosage of amlodipine.
The defining characteristics for a minority group are not based on numbers but rather on powerlessness and lack of control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false