When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says, "My doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on a new one," the nurse should ________________ this misconception
ANS:
correct
All misconceptions that a youngster has about procedures should be corrected.
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A home care nurse visits a new patient. The family asks how the home can be made safer. The nurse's best advice includes which of the following?
a. Using throw rugs to prevent tripping b. Installing extra incandescent lighting c. Painting the floor black and white to add perception d. Installing handrails painted the same color as the walls
The nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus with a client newly diagnosed with the disorder. How will the nurse explain the control of pancreatic hormones in this disorder?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Cells in the pancreas sense the level of glucose in the blood. 2. Depending on the level of glucose in the blood, the pancreas will either secrete insulin or stop the secretion of insulin. 3. Nerve impulses to the pancreas stimulate the release of insulin. 4. The pancreas reacts to other hormone levels in the blood. 5. Insulin is secreted in response to hormone levels within other digestive system organs.
One of the reasons to use beta blockers for MI patients is to:
1. reduce the oxygen supply. 2. increase the heart rate to provide better oxygen supply. 3. decrease recurrent ischemia. 4. increase cardiac contractility to increase oxygen supply.
Mr. and Mrs. B. have questions about the necessity of surgery and question what is going to
be done next. What are your responsibilities as you respond to Mr. and Mrs. B.'s concerns? What will be an ideal response?