Which nursing intervention would be helpful when caring for a client with an anxiety disorder?
A. Express mild amusement over symptoms
B. Arrange for client to spend time away from others
C. Advise client to minimize exercise to conserve endorphins
D. Reinforce use of positive self-talk to change negative assumptions
Answer: D. Reinforce use of positive self-talk to change negative assumptions
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In which of these cultural groups is a hearty handshake not likely to be considered a sign of good character and strength?
A. Italian Americans. B. Mexican Americans. C. French Americans. D. American Indians.
The perioperative nurse manager and the postoperative unit manager are concerned about the increasing number of surgical infections in their hospital. What action by the managers is best?
a. Audit charts to see if the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) outcomes were met. b. Encourage staff on both units to provide peer pressure to adhere to hand hygiene policy. c. Hold educational meetings with the nursing and surgical staff on infection prevention. d. Monitor staff on both units for consistent adherence to established hand hygiene practices.
A patient with conductive hearing loss has selected a behind-the-ear hearing aid with earmold. What should the nurse reinforce with the patient as advantages of this device?
Select all that apply. 1. easy to manipulate 2. most versatile and reliable 3. comfortable and least visible 4. allows fine amplification level adjustments 5. can be incorporated into temple of eyeglasses
A district health nurse is assigned to two rural counties in the state. To achieve the best outcomes possible in reducing the health disparities for the large number of frail older clients in the two counties, the nurse should consider using what community-oriented nursing skill?
A. Assessment B. Case management C. Geriatrics D. Tertiary prevention