The patient has a very large burn involving the deep dermis and is being cared for in a reverse isolation environment. The family is very annoyed by the need to don gowns and masks to visit the patient. What is the best rationale for this rule?
A) It is the policy of the unit and hospital.
B) It protects the family from infection.
C) The patient is at increased risk for life-threatening infection.
D) It protects the family from odors.
C
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A patient with lung cancer receives filgrastim [Neupogen] after chemotherapy to reduce neutropenia. The patient reports a moderate degree of bone pain. What will the nurse do?
a. Obtain an order to administer acetamino-phen. b. Request an order for a complete blood count (CBC). c. Request an order to reduce the dose of filgrastim. d. Suspect metastasis of the cancer to the bone.
When members of a group experience controversy, conflict, and disagreements, the nurse leading the group recognizes the importance of
a. encouraging member contributions and emphasizing cooperation in recognizing each person's talents related to group goals. b. focusing on working together and participating in another person's personal growth. c. having members introduce themselves and share a little of their background or their reason for coming to the group. d. accepting differences in member perceptions as being normal and growth producing.
A patient who is prescribed propafenone (Rythmol) asks how the drug works. What is your best response?
a. "It slows the conduction of electrical impulses in your heart." b. "It increases your heart rate and the blood flow to your tissues." c. "It prevents your heart muscle from sensing electrical impulses." d. "It keeps the conduction of electrical impulses completely normal."
What is the current stage of knowledge development for the discipline of nursing?
A) Silent knowledge B) Received knowledge C) Subjective knowledge D) Constructed knowledge