Factors in the critical care unit that may predispose the client to increased pain and anxiety include: (Select all that apply.)
a. an endotracheal tube.
b. frequent vital signs.
c. monitor alarms.
d. room temperature.
A, B, C, D
Anxiety is likely to result from loss of control, the inability to communicate, continuous noise and lighting, excessive stimulation (including repeated vital sign measurements), lack of mobility, and uncomfortable room temperatures. Increased anxiety levels often lead to increased pain perception.
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a. "You should choose one parent to spend every night in the hospital while the other parent stays at home with the other children." b. "You could leave your hospitalized child for periods at night to be at home with the other children." c. "You should discourage the siblings from visiting because this could upset everyone in the family." d. "You could encourage a nightly phone call between the siblings as part of the bedtime routine."
Which of the following examples of nursing practice are likely to be components of a forensic nurse's scope of practice? (Select all that apply.)
A) A nurse testifies in court about the biopsychosocial effects of abuse. B) A nurse drafts clinical practice guidelines for the management of withdrawal from narcotics. C) A nurse teaches youth how to prevent accidents and head injuries. D) A nurse provides care for a woman who is a victim of an assault. E) A nurse assesses a patient who is alleged to have struck a pedestrian while drinking and driving.
The maternal-child nurse is caring for a teenager who is 16 weeks pregnant. What actions should the nurse perform when advocating for this client? Select all that apply
1. Understand what the client needs. 2. Know the needs of the client's family. 3. Compile a list of community resources. 4. Coordinate services to meet quality measures. 5. Examine policies to ensure meeting the client's needs.
What is the belief regarding twins who adopt dramatically different lifestyles?
a. They may experience very different aging processes. b. They will retain very similar methylation patterns. c. They will experience identical phenotypes throughout their lifespans. d. They may never demonstrate similar DNA sequences of their somatic cells.