In the clinical site, the student notices that one nurse is able to get more information about clients than the others
When observing her interactions with clients, which of the following principles might be identified? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Quiet and gentle communication
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Rationale: Effective communication is quiet and gentle, so as not to increase the stress or discomfort of clients, families, or staff.
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According to the 2002 U.S. Census, approximately how many Americans are older than age 65?
a. 5% b. 20% c. 12% d. 2%
A patient has been placed on telemetry following treatment for a non-ST wave elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Which of the patient's following statements indicates that the nurse should perform further patient teaching?
A) "The nurse said that I can be up and around the unit while I'm hooked up to telemetry." B) "I've been told that telemetry gives a longer-term view of my heart's electrical activity than an electrocardiogram (ECG)." C) "If I get chest pain or shortness of breath, it will show up on my telemetry monitor." D) "I'll let someone know if one of the leads gets detached from my chest."
During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
a. healthy lung tissue. b. emphysemic lungs. c. the liver. d. most of the abdomen.
A nurse assesses a newly admitted hospital patient. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing major depression? The patient who:
1. reports sleeping 14 to 16 hours per day for the past 3 months. 2. states, "I realize I'm not able to play 18 holes of golf anymore. Now I play 9." 3. comments, "I have asked my sister to help me at home until I am feeling stronger." 4. says, "I've asked my supervisor to reduce my work schedule to 20 hours a week."