All people go through four stages of grief
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: False
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An 18-month old was brought to the emergency department by her mother, who states, "I think she broke her arm.". The child is sent for a radiograph to confirm the fracture
Additional assessment of the child leads the nurse to suspect possible child abuse. Which type of fracture would the radiograph most likely reveal? A) Plastic deformity B) Buckle fracture C) Spiral fracture D) Greenstick fracture
You arrive at the bedside of an elderly woman who has had a stroke, affecting her entire right side. She cannot speak (aphasia). You are supposed to examine her. You notice that the last examiner left her socks at the bottom of the bed, and although sensitive areas are covered by a sheet, the blanket is heaped by her feet at the bottom of the bed. What would you do next?
A) Carry out your examination, focusing on the neurologic portion, and then cover her properly. B) Carry out your examination and let the nurse assigned to her “put her back together.” C) Put her socks back on and cover her completely before beginning the evaluation. D) Apologize for the last examiner but let the next examiner dress and cover her.
A patient in the clinic asks the nurse about available contraceptives. Before responding, the nurse must assess: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. When menarche occurred. 2. How frequently the patient has intercourse. 3. Whether the patient has a history of thrombophlebitis. 4. What the patient's partner prefers. 5. Whether the patient is in a monogamous relationship.
What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?
a. Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance b. Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically c. Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle changes in condition d. Recognizes patterns and responds automatically