The nurse is going to assess a patient for learning. Which of the following should be assessed first?
a. learning style
b. learning needs
c. patient strengths
d. previous experience and knowledge base
A
Several factors need to be considered during assessment of a patient for learning. These include: learning styles, learning needs, potential learning needs, ability to learn, readiness to learn, patient strengths, and previous experience and knowledge base.
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a. Reflection b. Facilitation c. Direct question d. Open-ended question
The nurse is caring for the client who has undergone a tonsillectomy. The nurse should monitor the client carefully for:
1. intake of food and fluids. 2. excessive bleeding. 3. increased urine output. 4. progression of the respiratory infection.
You construct an ecomap for a family. An ecomap is a
A) visual presentation of the family's relationship to the community. B) map that shows the geographic location of the family. C) diagram that displays the occupations and educational level of the family. D) survey of how environmentally conscious family members are.
A nurse was recently assisting an 84-year-old resident of a nursing home with the resident's biweekly bath. While the nurse was helping the resident transfer out of the bathtub, the resident grabbed on to the nurse forcefully,
became rigid, and exclaimed, "Help me quick," despite the fact that the nurse was performing a safe and controlled transfer. Why might this resident have exhibited sudden anxiety during the transfer? A) The resident may be developing a cognitive deficit. B) The resident is experiencing age-related changes. C) The resident may have a fear of falling. D) The resident is ensuring safety.