The 60-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the stomach says, "I feel blank and numb." The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Shock affects everyone that way."
2. "I'm sure you are considering what you should do now that you have cancer."
3. "Would you like me to bring you a sedative?"
4. "What do you mean when you say ‘blank and numb'?"
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Patients who may seem overwhelmed need to talk and express their feelings, even if they are not sure of what they are.
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The nurse applies the nursing process in medication therapy to ensure what?
A) That medications are given at the right time B) That care is efficient and effective C) That the right dose of the drug is given to the patient D) That the right drug is given to the right patient at the right time
A recent trend in nursing has been an increase in the number of men and women with degrees in other fields or other careers applying to nursing programs. What is the single most important reason for this trend?
a. Nursing as a career has gained increased status and prestige. b. Nursing salaries have outpaced many other fields. c. A nursing career provides both job security and meaningful employment. d. Working conditions in nursing have improved.
The client with frequent upper respiratory infections (URIs) asks the nurse why food doesn't seem to have any taste during illness. The nurse understands that this is because of which of the following?
1. Anorexia is triggered by the infectious organism. 2. Blocked nasal passages impair the senses of smell and taste. 3. The infection blocks sensation from the taste buds of the tongue. 4. The client's medication therapy has caused changes in the normal flora of the mouth.
One of the best ways to effectively manage time is to _____ tasks and responsibilities on a combined daily time plan and to do list
a. alphabetize c. prioritize b. brainstorm d. record