When you provide a caring touch to a patient, such as a gentle hand on the shoulder when listening to the patient's needs, you are meeting which of the patient's human needs?
A. Self-actualization needs
B. Safety and security needs
C. Physiological needs
D. Belongingness and love needs
Answer: D
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Which statement about patient classification systems is the most accurate?
A) Classification systems are able to solve staffing problems. B) Nursing care hours assigned to a classification system should remain constant. C) A good classification system is without fault. D) Internal and external forces may affect classification systems.
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The outpatient clinic receives telephone calls from four patients. Which patient should the nurse call back first?
a. 57-year-old with ductal ectasia who has sticky multicolored nipple discharge and severe nipple itching b. 21-year-old with a family history of breast cancer who wants to discuss genetic testing for the BRCA gene c. 40-year-old who still has left side chest and arm pain 2 months after a left modified radical mastectomy d. 50-year-old with stage 2 breast cancer who is receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and has ankle swelling and fatigue
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What will be the best plan of the nurse? 1. Prepare to encourage the patient to drink fluids. 2. Prepare to administer normal saline intravenous (IV). 3. Prepare to administer 0.45% NaCl. 4. Prepare to provide a diet high in NaCl.