A family member asks a home health nurse to explain the concept of hospice care. Which of the following would the nurse need to include as the fundamental underlying philosophy of hospice?
a. Enabling the client to die at home
b. Ensuring that the client's living will is upheld
c. Placing experts in the position of power of attorney
d. Providing comfort measures before death
ANS: D
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1. Setting goals 2. Building 3. Initiating 4. Maintaining
Which of the following statements reflect a theory X approach?
A. "My staff really care about their patients." B. "People will do as little work as they can get away with." C. "Nurse managers should treat unit staff as individuals." D. "Sometimes it is necessary to threaten to fire a staff member."
The public health nurse notes that certain diseases and health problems are becoming more prevalent in countries that previously had few issues. What should the nurse consider as reasons for this change? (Select all that apply.)
1. Health coverage for the disease has changed 2. People have visited countries with the disease 3. Reduced numbers of providers who treat the disease 4. People have moved into the country with the disease 5. People are living longer in the country with the disease
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a cervical spine injury and assesses progressive hypotension. What does this signify?
a. Anaphylaxis b. Respiratory alkalosis c. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) d. Neurogenic shock