A patient has had no visitors for the 2 weeks he has been on your unit. The patient seems dejected and insists on having his few belongings in sight at all times. The nurse realizes that he may be experiencing what kind of need?
a. Health-deviation need
b. Developmental need
c. Universal need
d. Health continuum need
ANS: B
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a. Crawl on the floor b. Creep on the floor c. Sit up steadily without support d. Hold its head up while in the prone position
A nurse is giving a lecture to a group of new nurses who have started working in a Skilled Nursing Facility about caring for the aging population
The nurse stresses the need to include which of the following in addition to a standard health assessment for a new patient? A. Mental health assessment B. Cultural assessment C. Financial assessment and evaluation D. Family assessment
How many nursing center residents can share a room?
a. No more than 2 b. No more than 3 c. No more than 4 d. No more than 5
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a. The family is included in the decision to shift the goals of treatment. b. The decision must be made by the health professionals involved in the child's care. c. The family needs to understand that palliative care takes place in the home. d. The decision should not be communicated to the family because it will encourage a sense of hopelessness.