A terminally ill patient is experiencing secretions pooling in the back of the throat. What can the nurse do to help this patient feel more comfortable?
A. Provide frequent small sips of fluids.
B. Raise the head of the bed.
C. Gently massage the patient.
D. Provide oral care.
Answer: B
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A) Perform a Google search. B) Search the National Library of Medicine. C) Enter the search term into the Medline database. D) Access the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
A patient with gender identity disorder (gender dysphoria) tells a nurse about a wish to undergo a "sex change operation.". Which statement correctly reflects one prerequisite for sexual reassignment surgery?
a. The patient must be of legal age. b. At least three clinicians must agree that the reassignment is appropriate. c. The patient must live in the role of the preferred gender for at least 6 months. d. The patient must undergo approximately 5 years of psychotherapy after surgery.
A 3-year-old has been in the hospital for a week
The child's mother has been rooming in, but other family responsibilities require that she go back to the family home for a few days. The child has been inconsolable for the past 24 hours, but now the child is lying quietly in bed sucking her thumb. What should the nurse say to this child? A) "Are you feeling sad? Your mom didn't want to leave, but she will be back after two more breakfasts." B) "I'm glad you're feeling better. You must be tired from all that crying." C) "Do you miss your mom? Your sister missed her, too, so she had to go home to visit for a few days." D) "Should I read a story to you?"
Which should the nurse recommend to prevent urinary tract infections in young girls?
a. Wear cotton underpants. b. Limit bathing as much as possible. c. Increase fluids; decrease salt intake. d. Cleanse perineum with water after voiding.