List some of the important assessment findings that influenced the care of Mrs Crisp during her stay in critical care
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Respiratory: PF ratio, chest X-ray, SpO2; neurological: anxiety, altered consciousness; cardiovascular: hypotension, tachycardia, bleeding and platelet profile; renal: decreased urine output, altered renal function tests; gastrointestinal: reduced nutritional intake; other: psychological needs, family-centred care initiated, the patient's environment was normalised with photos and personal items.
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a. Safety in the home b. Nutritional elements in Meals on Wheels federally funded food for elderly people c. Activities of daily living d. Cardiac output in persons with congestive heart failure
A client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has had several hospitalizations for suicide attempts and self-mutilation. A priority nursing intervention for this client would include which of the following?
1. Safety maintenance 2. Social interaction 3. Anxiety reduction 4. Concrete communication
The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient abandonment. This type of power is known as:
a. coercive. b. expert. c. legitimate. d. reward.
A 32-year-old pregnant patient with Bell's palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. The best response by the nurse is to
a. respect the patient's feelings and arrange for privacy at mealtimes. b. teach the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth. c. offer the patient liquid nutritional supplements at frequent intervals. d. discuss the patient's concerns with visitors who arrive at mealtimes.