Most nursing research involves a multimethod approach
A) True
B) False
B
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When dealing with cultural awareness, the nurse realizes that the term oppression involves which of the following?
a. Maintaining advantages based on social group membership b. Systems that maintain disadvantages aimed purely at individuals c. Intentional discrepancies alone d. Issues at institutional levels independent of individual or cultural factors
After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community?
1. Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions. 2. Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes. 3. Screen for the effects of environmental changes that result from the hurricane. 4. Promote environmental policies to prevent recurrence of problems that result from environmental changes caused by the hurricane.
The family of an 88-year-old man with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease is at his bedside. He is experiencing dyspnea and placement on a ventilator is suggested
The patient is DNR and does not want extreme measures taken, but is unable to speak for himself. One daughter supports placement on a ventilator while the other believes that it will only add to his suffering. Which of the following statements by a nurse might facilitate communication between these family members? 1. "Can you tell me if he has ever been on a ventilator before, and how he responded to it then?" 2. "Given this confusion, maybe we should discuss his DNR status; I can go get the information we have on file." 3. "I know that this is a difficult situation—perhaps you would like to talk with a clergy person to help in making the decision." 4. "I'm sure that it is difficult seeing your father like this, can we spend a few minutes talking about your concerns at this time?"
An older adult recently had a hysterectomy and has requested some medication for pain. The physician leaves an order for meperidine (Demerol). Which action by the nurse is most appropri-ate?
a. Assess the client's pain 1 hour after giving the medication. b. Call the physician and request a different pain medication. c. Assess the client's respiratory rate often after administering the Demerol. d. Ensure that the client does not receive iron supplements at the same time.