During the morning bath, the client asks whether the nurse is religious and believes in God. What guideline would be most helpful to the nurse in formulating a response to this question?
A)
What is the culture of the facility regarding self-disclosure?
B)
Will sharing this information positively contribute to the relationship?
C)
The nurse's personal life is none of the client's business.
D)
Religion and politics are two subjects not discussed in polite society.
B
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A nursing student is conscientious in her efforts to cultivate empathy with clients and patients. Which of the following characteristics is associated with empathy?
A) Maintaining emotional distance in order to conserve emotional energy B) Experiencing the same emotions that clients and patients experience C) Providing evidence-based solutions to the problems of others D) Teaching clients and patients how to effectively distract themselves from their issues and problems
Hospital administration is aware that staff may be reluctant to be called back to work in a disaster. How can the hospital be proactive in encouraging staff to make the decision to serve?
1. Develop a caring relationship with staff during normal times. 2. Develop a pay scale that offers double pay for all those who work during disasters. 3. Offer additional time off to those who work during a disaster. 4. Focus on the skills advancement opportunities that occur when working in a disaster.
An infant is diagnosed with a congenital cataract. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Absent red reflex B) Rapid irregular eye movement C) Misalignment of the eyes D) Enlarged eye appearance
A nurse administers a wrong dosage of medication causing the patient to have a convulsion. What component of professional negligence is represented in this scenario?
A) Duty to use due care B) Failure to meet standard of care C) Foreseeability of harm D) A direct relationship between failure to meet the standard of care (breach) and injury can be proved.