The family and child have decided that hospice care best meets their needs during the terminal phase of illness. The nurse recognizes that the parents understand the principles of this care when they make which statement?
a. "it will be good to be at home and care for our child"
b. "what a relief it will be not to need any more medicines"
c. "we are going to miss the support of the hospice team when our child dies"
d. "we know that once hospice care starts we will not be able to return to the hospital if the care is difficult"
a. "it will be good to be at home and care for our child"
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The nurse should act quickly to treat which probable condition? 1. Tension pneumothorax 2. Hemorrhage 3. Compensatory shock 4. Hypovolemic shock
The nurse who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice will focus assessment on identifying
a. intrapsychic conflicts. b. relationship problems. c. how the environment affects behavior. d. the patient's achievement of development tasks.
The nurse prepares to remove the client's sutures and staples. Which should the nurse implement before removal?
1. Assess the type of suture material used. 2. Snip off both ends of the suture material. 3. Cleanse crusting with hydrogen peroxide. 4. Plan staple removal for postoperative day 5.