The process that helps clients cope with illness or surgery after leaving the institution is called
1. client education.
2. preventative care.
3. discharge planning.
4. role change planning.
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H. S. Kim developed a theory of collaborative decision making in nursing practice. This theory describes and explains collaborative interactions between nurses and which other group?
1. Physicians 2. Clients 3. Other nurses 4. Ancillary personnel
A 77-year-old patient comes to the clinic and reports difficulty with driving at night. What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?
A) "It is nothing to worry about." B) "It's just something that happens with aging." C) "With aging, the pupils do not respond to light as quickly, so many people have difficulty driving at night." D) "This can be serious and needs to be evaluated by the physician immediately."
An adult patient is involved in an automobile accident and brought to the emergency department (ED) with head trauma. Which question would best assess cerebral function?
1) "How would you describe your eyesight?" 2) "Can you tell me your address?" 3) "Have you noticed a change in your muscle strength?" 4) "Have you noticed a change in your coordination?"
Which of the following questions or statements would be most useful in eliciting information about a patient's sexual history?
A) "I know this is hard to talk about, but it is important." B) "Why did you have unprotected sex?" C) "How would you describe your problem?" D) "I need to know sex partners' numbers."