What should a nurse who is reviewing interventions for a patient's health problem keep in mind when selecting applicable interventions?
Select all that apply.
1. Length of stay
2. Medical diagnosis
3. Patient experience
4. Patient circumstances
5. Prescribed treatments
Correct Answer: 3, 4
It is the patient experience and circumstances that influence a nurse's choice of nursing intervention. Length of stay, medical diagnosis, and prescribed treatments are not used to influence a nurse's choice of interventions with evidence-based practice.
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Select all that apply. 1. Instruct the patient how to do Kegel exercises. 2. Suggest that the patient ask the physician for medications to control this incontinence. 3. Suggest that the patient restrict fluids. 4. Suggest the patient wear a Texas catheter. 5. Suggest the patient wear adult absorbent briefs.
A nurse attempts to integrate complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) into nursing practice. Which of the following are basic principles of CAT? Select all that apply
A) Illness occurs in either the mind or the body, which are separate entities. B) Health is the absence of disease. C) Health is a state characterized by a dynamic balance of mind, body, and spirit. D) Illness is a manifestation of imbalance or disharmony and is a process. E) Curing is accomplished by external agents. F) Healing is a natural, slow process that involves the body, mind, and spirit.
The ________ sphincter controls the movement of waste from the sigmoid colon into the rectum?
a. oddi b. ileocecal c. O'Beirne d. internal anal
An appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children is to:
a. Substitute raisins for candy. b. Serve sweets after a meal. c. Use honey or molasses instead of refined sugar. d. Serve sweets between meals.