A nurse works in a gerontologic clinic. What action by the nurse takes highest priority?
a. Serving as a patient advocate
b. Educating patients about diseases
c. Helping patients remain independent
d. Referring patients to home health care
C
One of the challenges and priorities of the gerontologic nurse is helping patients maintain their independence.
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A client has a recurrence of gastric cancer and is in the gastrointestinal clinic crying. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Do you have family or friends for support?" b. "I'd like to know what you are feeling now." c. "Well, we knew this would probably happen." d. "Would you like me to refer you to hospice?"
A nurse researcher can use research findings to go beyond dissemination of evidence-based guidelines and promote adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines through what?
a. Through dissemination activities b. Through translating research into practice c. Through research utilization d. Through critiquing findings
During a physical examination, a male client reports discharge from the urinary meatus. The discharge is not visible to the nurse. The nurse would first instruct the client to:
1. Strip the penis to bring discharge to the meatus for culture. 2. Return to the clinic when the discharge occurs. 3. Go to the emergency department for further testing. 4. Continue to watch for other signs of sexually transmitted diseases.
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. The nurse knows to inquire about use of non-prescription and herbal remedies because many clients with somatoform disorders:
A) Are ashamed of their disorder and try to hide it. B) Do not adapt their behavior patterns and lifestyle to the disorder. C) Purchase over-the-counter medications to decrease their symptoms. D) Do not become dependent on prescribed medications.