A nurse is teaching a female patient about breast self-examination (BSE). At what time of the month would the nurse recommend BSE?
A) any day of the month is satisfactory
B) once a month right after the menstrual period
C) once a month right before the menstrual period
D) on Friday evening or Saturday morning each week
B
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The community health nurse is making an initial visit to a family. The most effective and efficient way for the nurse to assess the parenting style in use is to:
1. Ask the parents, "What rule is hardest for your child to obey?" 2. Ask the children what happens when they break the rules. 3. Ask the parents, "How often do you hug or kiss your children?" 4. Observe the parent interacting with the child for five minutes.
A student nurse is caring for an elderly patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient states that he or she experiences constant pain, is having difficulty sleeping, and has lost weight over the past 2 months
The patient is very tearful and states, "I'm not sure how long I can keep going with this pain." What is the most important question for the student nurse to ask the patient? a. "Have you started a new diet?" b. "Have you ever thought of suicide?" c. "What are you taking for your pain?" d. "Do you take naps during the day?"
A nurse manager discovers that the actual number of visits per patient in a home health service is 3.8 visits per day when the standard is 5 visits per day. Based on this information, the nurse manager:
a. Concludes that the complexity of care in each visit has arisen. b. Concludes that patient volume has been decreased. c. Decides that more information is needed before a conclusion can be reached. d. Initiates a training session regarding the importance of ensuring that visits are made.
Some religious beliefs may conflict with prevalent healthcare practices. For example, what type of treatment is prohibited by the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses?
A) using narcotics to treat pain C) minor surgical procedures B) administering blood transfusions D) diagnostic x-ray examinations