An advance directive should be signed when
A) the family is ready.
B) death appears imminent.
C) an attorney is present.
D) the patient is mentally alert.
D
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Which of the following nursing actions would help minimize the psychosocial impact of bladder and/or bowel incontinence for individuals experiencing incontinence prior to going to a group dining room?
a. Assess for soiled clothing and change, if necessary. b. Toilet the client and then promptly transport to the dining room. c. Provide peri-care and fresh underclothing. d. Ask the client if toileting is needed and assist as necessary.
The nurse is caring for a patient of Japanese heritage who refuses opioid pain medication despite the nurse's explaining its importance in the healing process. Which intervention(s) by the nurse is/are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply
a. Assess the patient's pain levels at less frequent intervals. b. Document in the record that the patient does not want to take opioids. c. Use nonpharmacological measures to help control the patient's pain. d. Notify the primary care provider of the patient's noncompliance.
The clinical coordinator expects the position description of the new wound care specialist to change nurses' responsibilities in caring for clients with skin integrity problems
The best approach to address this need for change, yet to have the best outcomes for clients, staff nurses, and the organization, is to: a. Select one of the change models. b. Use Lewin's model and principles of change. c. Apply both planned and complexity theory approaches. d. Form a task force of nursing staff and wound care specialists.
A 30-year-old woman describes having periods every 30 days, lasting 8 days, with heavy bleeding. The nurse understands that these are signs of which condition?
a. Menometrorrhagia b. Menorrhagia c. Menorrhea d. Metrorrhagia