To achieve success in the workplace, which action by the nurse would focus on improving skills? (Select all that apply.)
a. Taking a course on communication
b. Thinking of a way to improve time man-agement
c. Understanding the layout of the hospital
d. Spending some time working on organi-zational skills
e. Knowing where supplies are on the unit
B, D
Employers of new graduates identify lack of organizational and time management skills as areas where new nurses need improvement and assistance. Focusing on improving these skills before employment will help the new nurse succeed.
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Which of the following is an example of assessment data?
a. Altered nutrition b. Resident will walk 100 feet each afternoon c. Resident complaining of difficulty swallowing d. Monitor the resident's oral intake
The nurse assesses that the home health patient has no signs or symptoms of heart failure, but does have a history of rheumatic fever and has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
The nurse is aware that using the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging, this patient would be a: a. stage A. b. stage B. c. stage C. d. stage D.
A breastfeeding mother asks the postpartum nurse if any supplementation is necessary once her breast milk comes in. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Are you concerned about your ability to adequately nurse your baby?" b. "Do you eat a well-balanced diet, high in protein and carbohydrates?" c. "Breast milk is low in vitamin D and supplementation with 400 IU is recommended." d. "Your breast milk has all the vitamins and will adequately meet your baby's needs."
A patient with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything." The nurse wants to reinforce positive self-esteem. Today, the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which remark is most appropriate?
a. "You look nice this morning." b. "You're wearing a new shirt." c. "I like the shirt you're wearing." d. "You must be feeling better today."