The nurse is preparing to conduct an interview with a patient newly diagnosed with cancer. What can the nurse do to ensure a private and comfortable environment for the patient?
A) Conduct the interview in the visitors' lounge.
B) Escort the patient to a conference room.
C) Take notes during the interview.
D) Introduce self and establish rapport.
B
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The nurse appropriately lets the family members express their remorse, while explaining that there was probably little they could do to prevent the injury. The family is in which stage of crisis? A) Anxiety and denial B) Remorse and guilt C) Anger D) Grief
The 80-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit says to the nurse, "My vision is blurry and I see halos around lights. The glare from the sun really bothers me."
Upon assessment, the nurse notes a cloudy film over the lens of the eye. Based on the patient's complaints and the nurse's assessment, the nurse associates these findings with which of the following? a. Strabismus b. Cataracts c. Glaucoma d. Presbyopia
By knowing about variations in infants' blood count, nurses can explain to their patients that
a. A somewhat lower than expected red blood cell count could be the result of delay in clamping the umbilical cord. b. The early high white blood cell count (WBC) is normal at birth and should decrease rapidly. c. Platelet counts are higher than in adults for a few months. d. Even a modest vitamin K deficiency means a problem with the blood's ability to clot properly.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
a. Protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information b. Allows health insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions c. States employers may collect genetic information from employees as needed d. Requires employees to report genetic disorders to their employer