The client is receiving an oral antibiotic as treatment for cellulitis of the lower extremity. The client's outcome is "Client will state a key point about antibiotic treatment for cellulitis." Which statement would the nurse evaluate as best indicating this outcome has been met?
A. "If the pain gets too bad, I can take my prescribed pain medication."
B. "If the swelling continues, I can apply an ice pack."
C. "I need to take all the pills even if my leg looks better."
D. "I must keep my leg elevated until the swelling goes down."
Answer: C
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A nurse has a broad, aggregate focus when providing care to clients. Which of the following best describes how this approach will help improve client outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensures that collaborative efforts of many professionals will be used
b. Confirms the individual's responsibility for resolving the health problem
c. Empowers decision-making based on both individual and community goals, needs, and priorities
d. Enables the nurse to ask for assistance from other community professionals
e. Encourages allocation of time for population-focused preventive efforts
f. Upholds professional nursing standards of care
The nurse is providing care for a 9-year-old girl who is medically fragile. Which of the following is an example of the nursing role of collaboration?
A) Informing the team members of the progress of treatment B) Discussing the child's needs with a school nurse C) Advising the pulmonologist of respiratory symptoms D) Arranging for after-school attendance at a day care facility
The nurse is teaching a staff development program about levels of sedation in the pediatric population. Which statement by one of the participants should indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "With minimal sedation, the patient's respiratory efforts are affected, and cognitive function is not impaired." b. "With general anesthesia, the patient's airway cannot be maintained, but cardiovascular function is maintained." c. "During deep sedation, the patient can be easily aroused by loud verbal commands and tactile stimulation." d. "During moderate sedation, the patient responds to verbal commands but may not respond to light tactile stimulation."
A nurse is caring for a client of another culture. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Alter personal nonverbal behaviors to reflect the cultural norms of the client. b. Keep all behaviors culturally neutral to avoid misinterpretation. c. Rely on friendly gestures to communicate caring for the client. d. Avoid any pretense of prejudice by treating the client in the same way as any other client.