The nurse's major contribution to the care of a patient with Cushing's syndrome is that of __________ and __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
education, support
support, education
Patients with Cushing's syndrome have a frustrating time dealing with their own lability and fa-tigue. They need support and education and referral for assistance.
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A 72 year old man tells the nurse that he cannot perform most of the physical activities he could do 5 years ago because of overall joint aches and pains. What can the nurse do to assist the patient to prevent further deconditioning and decrease the risk for developing musculoskeletal problems?
A. Limit weight bearing exercise to prevent stress on fragile bones and possible hip fractures. B. Advise the patient to avoid the use of canes and walkers because they increase dependence on ambulation aids. C. Advise the patient to increase his activity by more frequently climbing stairs in buildings and other environments with steps. D. Discuss the use of stretching and warm up, as well as strengthening exercises to decrease aches and pain so that exercise can be maintained.
The caregiver role for the nurse today is both independent and collaborative. Nurses independently make assessments and plan and implement patient care based on nursing knowledge and skills. The nurse functioning as a patient advocate actively promotes th
1. Contact the healthcare provider and ask that the procedure be explained to the patient. 2. Explain the procedure to the patient. 3. Document that the patient does not understand the proposed surgical procedure. 4. Instruct the patient in alternatives to the surgical procedure.
A school-age child is experiencing lower leg pain after receiving a sports injury
The level of pain is not consistent with the description of the incident and the nurse learns that the child has had pain in that spot off and on for several months. The health care provider prescribes a biopsy, a bone scan and a bone marrow aspiration. What health problem is being identified for this child? A) Osteosarcoma B) Ewing sarcoma C) Legg–Calvé–Perthes syndrome D) Acute osteomyelitis
One of the post–World War II research groups that applied the psychodynamic approach to the study of organizations was the Menninger Institute
a. True b. False