When planning interventions for a patient who has Alzheimer's disease, the nurse knows that patients with this disorder
A) Will remember teaching that was done yesterday
B) Will most likely have moderate to severe memory impairment
C) Will perform required tasks (such as dressing, grooming, and so on)
D) Will respond well to rigid schedules
B
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You have tried to talk with her, but she is not willing to talk with you. Your first step should be to: A) Notify the State Board of Nursing. B) Discuss the situation at a staff meeting. C) Bring your observations to your nurse manager. D) Confront Sue Ellen while she is drawing up medications.
Which statement by a new mother 1 week postpartum indicates maternal role attainment?
1. "I don't think I'll ever know what I'm doing." 2. "This baby feels like a real stranger to me." 3. "It works better for me to undress the baby and to nurse in the chair rather than the bed." 4. "My sister took to mothering in no time. Why can't I?"
Which of the following is an example of self-knowledge? The nurse thinks, "I know that I:
a. Should take the client's apical pulse for 1 full minute before giving digoxin" b. Should follow the client's wishes even though it is not what I would want" c. Have religious beliefs that may make it difficult to take care of some clients" d. Need to honor the client's request not to discuss his health concern with the family"
Describe the four major components required to establish that a case of negligence has occurred. Describe how each relates to the surgical technologist in the scrub role.