Which of the following statements is true regarding the research process?
A) it always progresses in a linear fashion
B) the steps of the process may overlap
C) certain parts of the process are unnecessary
D) both "a" and "b" are true; "c" is not true
B
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1. Dependent personality disorder 2. Paranoid personality disorder 3. Schizotypal personality disorder 4. Schizoid personality disorder
An English-speaking Hispanic male has undergone a resection of the colon. The nurse observes that the client is restless and is unable to sleep. What should be the nurse's initial statement to the client?
A) "I will get you pain medication." B) "You will be better by morning." C) "Are you feeling uncomfortable?" D) "Tell me what you are feeling."
A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a smoker. The nurse has established a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge of Self-Care Needs and Treatment Plan related to tobacco use
Which intervention should the nurse choose to implement? 1. Encourage the patient to use medications to stop smoking. 2. Discuss with the patient a smoking cessation plan. 3. Instruct the patient in increasing exercise. 4. Discuss the patient's use of herbal therapies for smoking cessation.
A young school-age client is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the pediatric unit to give the child a scheduled breathing treatment. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Reschedule the treatment for a later time. 2. Show the respiratory therapist to the playroom so the treatment may be performed. 3. Escort the child to his room and ask the child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside. 4. Assist the child back to his room for the treatment but reassure the child that he may return when the procedure is completed.