Because a school-aged child's admission was an emergency, she was not prepared for a hospital stay and the procedures to be performed. Which approach would be most appropriate to help her understand the need for warm soaks on her leg?
A) Describe the way that warm water acts to relieve pain.
B) Read her a story about soaks and dressings.
C) Let her apply a soak to a doll.
D) Ask her parents to explain why the soaks are necessary.
C
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A woman is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after a suicide attempt by overdose. The primary rationale for her admission is to:
a. Have limited supervision by health care personnel. b. Maintain responsibility for her own behavior. c. Receive treatment in the least restrictive manner. d. Provide her with a safe and secure environment.
Which option reflects the "authority" approach to knowledge development?
1. The nurses on the unit have used a variety of approaches to a client care problem, trying to find one that is effective. 2. A nurse approaches a client care situation in a specific manner because "that is what seems to be the best thing to do.". 3. When asked why client care is organized in the current manner the nurse manager states, "We've always done it that way.". 4. When faced with a question regarding provision of nursing care, the nurse consults a nursing textbook for instruction.
During the performance appraisal session, the manager should (select all that apply):
a. Maintain a relaxed and professional manner. b. Inquire about the employee's personal life and how it is affecting performance. c. Allow the employee to express opinions orally and in writing. d. Plan to give specific examples only for poor performance.
Which of the following components of the male reproductive system enter the prostatic urethra?
A. Ejaculatory ducts B. Penile urethra C. Prostatic urethra D. Vas deferens E. Epididymides