Sometimes patients communicate by crying, moaning, or laughing. What should this behavior be considered?
a. Verbal communication
b. Nonverbal communication
c. Acting out and seeking attention
d. Seeking holistic support
B
Emotions are frequently expressed through nonverbal methods.
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You are doing rounds at the beginning of your shift when you notice a sputum specimen sitting on the bedside table in a patient's room. You ask the patient when he produced the sputum specimen
You learn the specimen is about 4 hours old. Knowing this information, what action would you take? A) Immediately take the sputum specimen to the laboratory B) Discard the specimen and assist the patient in obtaining another specimen C) Refrigerate the sputum specimen D) Wait an additional 2 hours before sending the specimen to the laboratory
The patient is pregnant and asks the nurse about changing from her prescription antidepressant medication to St. John's wort because it is natural. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It should be okay because your baby has been exposed to an antidepressant." 2. "St. John's wort is a drug, and this should be discussed with your doctor." 3. "No, herbal preparations are just not safe to take during pregnancy." 4. "Yes, you can change, but let your doctor know at your next appointment."
When reviewing the Forensic Nurses' Code of Ethics, the nurse would conclude that which action is a violation of the code?
A) Anticipation of environmental consequences B) Maintenance of client confidentiality C) Seeking of unbiased scientific contributions D) Misrepresentation of the legal documents
What instructions is the most important for the nurse to give a client who is about to be discharged and has a surgical wound?
1. Adjust the diet so it contains more fruits and vegetables. 2. Apply lubricating lotion to the edges of the wound. 3. Notify the physician if with any edema, heat, or tenderness at the wound site. 4. Thoroughly irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide.