The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease how to reduce risk factors. The nurse begins by explaining why this information is important for the patient. What principle of adult learning is the nurse applying?
A) Need to know
B) Learner's self-concept
C) Learner's life experience
D) Motivation to learn
A
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The nurse is caring for a newborn with hemolytic disease of the newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) The nurse leaves the light off for one hour six times a day B) The nurse dresses the newborn in a lightweight gown at night C) The nurse turns the newborn every three or four hours D) The nurse removes and changes the eye patches every hour
How is addiction defined?
A. Compulsive use and preoccupation with using the substance despite any consequences B. Evidence of tolerance and symptoms if substance is decreased C. Experiencing loss of control over use of the substance D. Using substances to feel good or at least avoid feeling bad
Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed antianginal therapy?
A. The prescriptions increase the heart rate. B. The prescriptions dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood. C. The prescriptions cause the heart to contract with less force. D. The prescriptions increase blood pressure. E. The prescriptions increase the ability of the body to produce red blood cells.
The patient on radiation therapy has developed diarrhea. Which food should the nurse suggest to help slow the diarrhea?
a. Broccoli b. Cauliflower c. Cheese and crackers d. Apples and pears