During a healthcare visit, a client shows the nurse information that he has obtained from the Internet about his current condition
When discussing this information with the client, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?
A) The information may be correct.
B) The source needs to be verified.
C) References must always be listed.
D) The information is likely to be out-of-date.
A
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A student nurse exhibits the following behaviors or actions while interacting with her patient. Which of these are appropriate as part of a therapeutic relationship?
1. Sitting attentively in silence with a withdrawn patient until the patient chooses to speak. 2. Offering the patient advice on how he could cope more effectively with stress. 3. Controlling the pace of the relationship by selecting topics for each interaction. 4. Limiting the discussion of termination issues so as not to sadden the patient unduly.
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1. Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 2. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 3. Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation 4. Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation