Which of the following is not a component of a caring climate?
a. Activity and involvement
b. Dependence
c. Personal space
d. Privacy
B
A caring climate promotes an older person's function at the highest possible level of independence. Fostering dependence is not part of a caring climate. Responses A, C, and D all are part of a caring climate.
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a. "I was reading a nursing journal yesterday and found new evidence I'd like to share with you." b. "I understand what you are saying, but I don't think you are seeing my perspective about the situation." c. "I have an idea to solve the weekend staffing problem. What if we started by finding nurses who prefer working weekends?" d. "This problem is getting worse instead of better, so your solutions aren't working! You need to offer effective solutions." e. "I would be happy to join the education committee to develop a handbook for newly hired nurses."
The mother of a 15-year-old girl remarks to the nurse that she is concerned because her daughter has not started her period yet. The most appropriate answer is,
a. "I don't know, but the doctor will find out and I'm sure you have no need to worry." b. "Don't worry, I've known lots of girls who didn't start their periods before they were 15 and they are just fine." c. "It's usually a minor hormonal imbalance that medication can correct." d. "The average age for girls to begin menstruation is 12 years of age; however, some are as old as 17 before they have their first period."
A client has bipolar I disorder. She has been taking lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily for maintenance therapy. Her mother reports that the client stopped taking her lithium about 3 months ago because it caused her to gain weight
In the psychiatric unit, the client is agitated, pacing back and forth, talking loudly and abusively as if in response to an unseen person, and flailing her arms in exaggerated gestures. She is begun on lithium carbonate and olanzapine (Zyprexa) immediately. What is the rationale for the olanzapine order? A) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) cures manic symptoms. B) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) prevents extrapyramidal side effects. C) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) will ensure that she gets a good night's sleep. D) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) will calm her hyperactivity until the lithium takes effect.
A primary healthcare system that provides holistic health-related services within the context of people's daily lives and is directed towards a specific group within the geographical neighbourhood is referred to as:
a. community-based healthcare. b. primary healthcare. c. preventative healthcare. d. integrated healthcare.