Central to analyzing data in a hermeneutic study is the notion of the hermeneutic circle. What is a hermeneutic circle?
A) Find common patterns of experiences shared by particular instances.
B) Continual movement between the parts and the whole of the text.
C) Pulling out key statements and phrases.
D) Analyzing every sentence in the analysis
B
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A patient with chronic renal failure (CRF) has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed sensory perceptions related to central nervous system changes induced by uremic toxins. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this problem?
a. Ensure restricted protein intake to prevent nitrogenous product accumulation. b. Provide an opportunity for the patient to discuss concerns about his condition. c. Convey a caring attitude and foster the nurse-patient relationship. d. Discourage eating fruits and vegetables as sources of high potassium in the diet.
The nurse is providing patient education to a patient who has just been given a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for ad-ditional teaching? "I should
a. take the nitro every 2 to 3 minutes until my pain goes away." b. take one tablet every 5 minutes, up to a total of three tablets if needed." c. store my nitroglycerin in its original dark bottle to protect it from light." d. keep the bottle of nitro tightly closed to protect the tablets."
Why is the consistency of taking paroxetine (Paxil) and never running out of medication more important than with most other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
1. It has a shorter half-life and withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset without taper. 2. It has the longest half-life and the withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset. 3. It is quasi-addictive in the dopaminergic reward system. 4. It is the most activating of SSRI medications and will cause the person to have sudden deep sadness.
The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with a lesion. When distinguishing between a primary lesion and a secondary lesion, which rationale is correct?
1) A secondary lesion results from a change in a primary lesion. 2) A secondary lesion results from injury to the skin. 3) A secondary lesion differs in configuration. 4) A secondary lesion contains exudate.