Plasma, the liquid portion of blood, contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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An important aspect of developing a therapeutic relationship with a mental health client is for the nurse to show that she cares about the client. The nurse who is working on an inpatient unit can show signs of caring by:
a. Telling a client several times a day that he or she cares about him or her b. Asking a client what his or her favorite movie is, then showing that movie during a movie night on the unit c. Giving a client a card that has a sentiment that says the nurse cares about him or her d. Telling a client that he or she is the favorite client
The nurse differentiates between curative and palliative care. What is true of curative treatment?
a. Curative treatment is centered on symptom control. b. Curative treatment is focused on prolonging life. c. Curative treatment is not concerned with dying. d. Curative treatment is the only care covered by health insurance.
An older patient with a history of lung disease had a pneumococcal vaccination 10 years ago. What should be done for this patient?
1. Draw a blood culture. 2. Remind the patient that he needs a booster in 5 years. 3. Remind the patient that he does not need a flu vaccination. 4. Suggest that the patient have a pneumococcal booster during this visit.
What characteristic of a competent nurse practitioner enables nurses to be role models for patients?
A) sense of humor C) organizational skills B) writing ability D) good personal health