Terminal restlessness is a sign of imminent death, but it is experienced by only a small percentage of dying people
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
Terminal restlessness, a clear sign of imminent death, occurs in more than 75% of dying patients. This state of agitated delirium is a manifestation of the spiraling down of physiological functions and requires careful and thoughtful intervention.
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1. Cry is weak and feeble. 2. Clitoris and labia minora are prominent. 3. Strong sucking reflex. 4. Lanugo is plentiful.
The nurse is using verbal skills to explain the nursing care plan to parents of a 10-year-old child with cancer. Which of the following describes a guideline the nurse should follow to provide appropriate verbal communication?
A) Use closed-ended questions that do not restrict the child's or parent's answers. B) Allow the focus to change without redirecting the conversation. C) Restate the child's and parents comments in your own words. D) Paraphrase the child's or parent's feelings to demonstrate empathy.
The nurse plans care for the client after a fracture. Which does the nurse include in the plan of care to facilitate bone healing?
1. Decrease client protein and calcium intake. 2. Restrict physical activity of exposed joints. 3. Minimize repositioning of affected extremity. 4. Check movement and color of affected tissue.
A nurse practices holistic client care. Which of the following is a guiding principle of this practice?
A) Holism is focused on reductionism. B) All living organisms exist independently. C) The body is the sum of its parts. D) The body is a unified, dynamic whole.