The nurse is diligent in keeping the patient informed about treatments, medication, and laboratory tests because an informed patient will be (select all that apply):
1. less anxious.
2. more participative in the care.
3. less likely to complain.
4. more compliant with treatment goals.
5. more satisfied with treatment outcomes.
1, 2, 4, 5
An informed patient will experience less anxiety and satisfaction with outcomes in which he or she had a part. Such participation and information does not ensure fewer complaints, however.
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A non–Spanish-speaking nurse is working with a 7-year-old client who is able to speak English, but whose family speaks only Spanish. The nurse needs to give discharge instructions regarding the client's oral antibiotics
There are no Spanish-speaking interpreters available presently, but one will be able to come in about one hour. The nurse's most appropriate intervention would be: 1. To give the discharge instructions to the child. 2. To give the discharge instructions to the parents, with the child acting as interpreter. 3. To have the parents wait until an interpreter can be found to translate the discharge instructions. 4. To obtain an English/Spanish translation book and use this to aid in giving discharge instructions to the parents.
Which technique communicates to a patient that a nurse is listening?
a. Saying, "You said you were unsure how to handle your feelings." b. Commenting, "I understand what you're saying." c. Stating, "Your behavior was inappropriate." d. Asking, "Do you feel angry?"
A nurse performs tracheal suctioning in order to remove the liquid secretions of a client at a health care facility. What should the nurse do to ease the insertion of the tube below the client's larynx?
A) Advance the catheter 5 to 6 in. in the throat. B) Occlude the air vent and rotate the catheter. C) Advance the catheter 3 to 4 in. in the mouth. D) Wait until the client takes a breath before advancing the tubing.
With what type of professionals are skilled nursing facilities mandated to staff facilities?
a. Licensed health professionals around the clock b. RN in charge on each shift c. RNs to supervise the patient care given by aides d. Only RNs to provide complex care