The nurse is caring for a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) and understands that treatment consists of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Airway clearance therapies
b. Antibiotic therapy
c. Nutritional support
d. Tracheostomy
A, B, C
The three cornerstones of care for a patient with CF are antibiotic therapy, airway clearance, and nutritional support. A tracheostomy is not a standard treatment for CF.
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A male patient has been prescribed testosterone for cryptorchidism. Which of the following statements indicate that the patient teaching was effective?
A) "My body hair will increase." B) "My sexual desire will decrease." C) "My voice may become higher." D) "My skin will be clear and soft."
The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hearing-impaired patient. Which of these nursing actions is most important?
a. Speaking softly b. Facing the patient when speaking c. Avoiding verbal communication d. Speaking rapidly
A nurse is working in an Asian neighborhood of a large metropolitan city
In attempting to meet the cultural needs of this segment of the population, the nurse could apply whose nursing theory to the organization of nursing care required by these residents? a. Virginia Henderson c. Dorothea Orem b. Martha Rogers d. Madeline Leininger
The nurse is working very hard to prevent medication errors. What plan(s) will assist the nurse in preventing most errors?
1. Plan to always check the patient's identification band prior to administration of medications. 2. Plan to open all of the medications immediately prior to administration. 3. Plan to tell physicians that verbal orders will not be accepted. 4. Plan to record the medication on the medication administration record (MAR) immediately prior to administration. 5. Plan to validate all orders with another nurse prior to administration of medications.