The critical care unit environment is very stressful for patients, families, and staff. What nursing action is directed at reducing environmental stress?
A) Constant expert evaluation of patient status
B) Limiting visits to immediate family
C) Bathing all patients during hours of sleep
D) Maintaining a quiet environment during hours of sleep
D
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a. disappearance of linea alba. b. decreased sweat and sebaceous gland production. c. increased pigmentation in nipples, areolae, external genitalia, and anal region. d. increased scalp hair.
A patient presents to the outpatient transplant clinic stating, "I would like to donate one of my kidneys." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "To be a living donor, you must be related to the recipient." b. "You must be over the age of 30 to be a living donor." c. "Living donor donation is coordinated by UNOS." d. "Let us orient you to the process required to become a donor."
A nursing assistant can be given the responsibility of transporting a patient to the operating room
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
You are on scene with a 62-year-old male who is having trouble speaking. His wife states that he has never had problems in the past but awoke with this problem. Which of the following is the most likely etiology for his speech loss?
A) Delayed development B) Stroke C) Lack of stimulation D) Head injury