A nurse, as a unique person, brings to each practice-patient relationship qualities such as knowledge, experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. What is the inclusive term used to describe this phenomenon?
a. Personhood experiences
b. Physiologic influence
c. Sociologic influence
d. Use of self in nursing
D
The nurse brings all parts of personality into the care setting.
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The nurse explains that our minds gather information and develop patterns called a neurosignature, all the parts of our bodies become a part of the pattern, and it takes time for the pattern to adapt to change or loss. This pattern is a part of the: A) Personal pattern analysis B) Past experience C) Anxiety control measures D) Extended gate control theory
A nurse is reviewing the immune system before planning an immunocompromised patient's care. How should the nurse characterize the humoral immune response?
A) Specialized cells recognize and ingest cells that are recognized as foreign. B) T lymphocytes are assisted by cytokines to fight infection. C) Lymphocytesare stimulated to become cells that attack microbes directly. D) Antibodies are made by B lymphocytes in response to a specific antigen.
The nurse is working on a hospital committee focused on preventing back injury in nurses. Which recommendation by this committee is most likely to result in a decrease in back injuries if followed?
A) No solo lifting of clients is permitted in the facility. B) In order to prevent injury, nurses must strive to become physically fit. C) Nurses must wear back belts when lifting clients. D) All nursing personnel must attend annual body mechanics education.
A nurse tells a patient, "If you don't stop getting out of that chair, I'm going to put some restraints on you.". What may this nurse be accused of?
a. False imprisonment c. Invasion of privacy b. Defamation d. Malpractice