A nurse observes four individuals in a waiting room. In which scenarios is an individual communicating a message? Select all that apply
A) A mother scolds her son and grounds him.
B) A teenaged boy isolates himself on a sofa and listens to his headset.
C) A biker sports a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.
D) An elderly man reads a magazine.
A, B, C
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Within the first hour following a vaginal delivery, the nurse assesses the mother and finds the fundus is firm and there is a trickle of bright red blood. What should be the nurse's reaction to the assessment?
a. This is a normal occurrence. b. This is abnormal and should be reported. c. The patient should be administered a blood thinner. d. The patient should be restricted to bed rest.
The most appropriate entry for documentation of a client's intake is:
A. "1 = 12 oz" B. "Ate entire breakfast" C. "Nutritional intake appropriate for needs" D. "Consumed 8 oz milk, 2 waffles, 4 oz orange juice"
The nurse is discussing hygiene with a group of adolescent males. A participant states he does not see the importance of daily bathing or the use of antiperspirants. What information should be provided by the nurse? Select all that apply
A) Perspiration may result in fungal growth if not managed frequently. B) Excessive perspiration will result in potentially offensive odor C) Bacteria can flourish in the presence of excessive perspiration D) There is no medical rationale to avoid excessive perspiration E) Perspiration promotes skin breakdown.
It is important for you as a nurse to identify your own spiritual beliefs because
a. they will help you identify and understand your own biases and points of view, as well as help you empathize with patients and their decisions based on their own spiritual beliefs. b. it is necessary to be able to express your views to your patients when doing their spiritual assessment. c. you will be able to advise patients when dealing with issues of a spiritual nature. d. you will be able to accept your patients' beliefs and help them even when their beliefs conflict with your personal beliefs.