What is meant by the nurse's being "present" with a patient? Select all that apply
a. Being open to patient's beliefs and concerns
b. Setting the agenda and leading discussions
c. Allowing the patient to tell stories about his illness
d. Using active listening skills
ANS: A, C, D
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1. Insufficient salivation (ptyalism) is caused by estrogen increases. 2. Acid indigestion (pyrosis) begins early in pregnancy, but declines throughout. 3. Hyperthyroidism often develops (temporarily) because hormone production in-creases. 4. Nausea and vomiting rarely have harmful effects on the fetus and may be benefi-cial.
During her first months of pregnancy, a client tells the nurse, "It seems like I have to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes." The nurse explains to the client that this is because of which of the following?
1. The client probably has a urinary tract infection. 2. Bladder capacity increases throughout pregnancy. 3. The growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder. 4. Some women are very sensitive to body function changes.
A nursing student has an assignment that requires looking up an article about nursing care following knee replacement surgery. The nursing student has only the title and the knowledge that the article was published within the last year
Which resource would be most helpful in completing the assignment? a. Education Index b. Materia Medicus c. Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature d. Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
The nurse sees the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) perform the following for a patient receiving continuous enteral feedings. What intervention does the nurse need to address immediately with the NAP? The NAP:
A. Fastens the tube to the gown with tape. B. Places the patient supine while giving a bath. C. Performs oral care for the patient. D. Elevates the head of the bed 45 degrees.