Which behavior best demonstrates a willingness to communicate with the client?
A) Sitting down at eye level with the client
B) Asking, "When will be a good time to talk?"
C) Anticipating topics that concern the client
D) Assuming an 'open posture' when talking
A
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A) Oral B) Topical C) Intranasal D) Intravenous
A patient has a colostomy in the descending (sigmoid) colon and wishes to control bowel evacuation and possibly stop wearing an ostomy pouch. To help achieve this goal, nurse should teach the patient to:
1) Call the primary care provider if the stoma becomes pale, dusky, or black. 2) Limit the intake of gas-forming foods such as cabbage, onions, and fish. 3) Irrigate the stoma to produce a bowel movement on a schedule. 4) Avoid returning to the use of an ostomy appliance if he becomes ill.
Pyridoxine functions in the body as a coenzyme in metabolism of
a. fat. b. protein. c. carbohydrate. d. energy.
The nurse accidentally administers the wrong dose of a medication. Her first action would be to
a. notify the physician. b. fill out an incident report. c. assess the patient. d. tell her supervisor.