When planning care for children, the nurse uses a concept that recognizes the pivotal role of the family in the lives of children with disabilities or other chronic conditions. What is this philosophy called?
a. Child-centered care
b. Systems-centered care
c. Family-centered care
d. Individual-centered care
ANS: C
Family-centered care is an evolving concept that uses the family as equal partners in the rehabilitation process.
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A) Take a mild laxative, such as magnesium citrate, when necessary. B) Take a stool softener, such as docusate sodium (Colace), daily. C) Administer a tap-water enema weekly. D) Administer a phospho-soda (Fleet) enema when necessary.
When carrying out the order for morphine 2 mg IV every 3 hours prn, the nurse recognizes that which intervention is most appropriate?
1. The nurse should wait until the previous dose of morphine has worn off before administering more. 2. For best results, the patient should receive the morphine every 3 hours. 3. The nurse should assess pain every hour and routinely offer the drug. 4. The nurse should wait until the patient requests the morphine to administer the drug.
Which client is at the greatest risk for developing an acid–base imbalance or electrolyte disorder?
1. A client who has a gastrostomy tube 2. 18-month-old who has had watery stools for 3 days 3. 70-year-old with constipation 4. 27-year-old with a 24-hour history of nausea and vomiting
Which interventions will the nurse include when planning care to enhance the removal of poison from a patient who has overdosed on drugs?
1. Administering activated charcoal 2. Monitoring urine output 3. Preparing the patient for dialysis 4. Inserting a nasogastric tube 5. Preparing corticosteroids for administration