Assessing the kidneys for tenderness or pain is done by lightly striking the fist at the __________, which is the area where the lower ribs meet the vertebrae
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Costovertebral angle
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The major concept of family-centered care is that
A) a parent needs to be at the child's bedside at all times. B) children should not be undressed without a parent present. C) family members should be included in the patient's care. D) All of the above are correct.
Tim is a new patient to your mental health unit. He gets your attention, and when the two of you are alone he informs you that he "has the secret to eternal youth."
He offers to tell you, but he is unable to because "they're out there hiding so they can steal it from me. I must be very careful." Your best therapeutic response to Tim is: A. "Tim, I don't see anyone but you and me. It's time for dinner now. I'll walk with you to the dining room." B. "Tim, nobody can have eternal youth. That's not realistic, so don't talk about that anymore." C. "I'd love to hear about it, Tim. Let's go to the other room so no one else can hear. D. "I'll make sure 'they' are all gone, then you can tell me."
An older adult has recently been placed in a long-term care facility. What would the nurse expect to see exhibited in the patient?
a. Feeling unloved and unlovable b. Feeling angry with the isolation c. Feeling unworthy for attention d. Feeling determined to be his or her own support
In addition to being effective in improving health, it is also important that nursing interventions be cost-effective. What question does cost-benefit analysis answer?
A. Can similar outcomes be achieved with less cost? B. Can unlicensed assistive personnel give care equally rapidly? C. Was the care appropriate and given correctly? D. Was the nurse as efficient and as skilled as possible?