The characteristics of an individual are important components to consider for transitions. Which of the following characteristics should be considered when a person is transitioning?
a. The person's height and weight
b. The person's past experiences
c. The sex of the person
d. The person's vital signs
B
A person's personality, past experiences, and coping skills all are important factors to consider for transitioning. Responses A, C, and D all are objective findings about the person and do not characterize the person's ability to transition.
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Which statements would alert a nurse manager that a unit conflict has become disruptive? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "I won't stop until I have gotten her fired." 2. "He doesn't fight fairly." 3. "I've almost forgotten what started this, I just focused on beating her." 4. "I am going to win this argument." 5. "He is so wrong, he just has to go."
A cleansing enema is ordered for a client who is scheduled to have colon surgery. What is the rationale for this procedure?
A) Surgical clients routinely are given a cleansing enema. B) Cleansing enemas are given before surgery at the client's request. C) There will be less flatus and discomfort postoperatively. D) Peristalsis does not return for 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
A staff nurse works for 10 days straight when a nurse manager asks her to work a double shift. Which represents a passive–aggressive response by the staff nurse?
A) "Get someone else to work 3 to 11! I've been working 10 days straight, and I need a break!" B) "Okay. I'll do it," then purposefully leaving tasks undone when she leaves the unit at 11 P.M. C) "I have worked 10 days straight, and I cannot work tonight. I will work for you tomorrow if you need me." D) "Yes, I'll do it. Anything to keep peace with the staff is a good thing, I guess."
The nurse is instructing a client on the proper use of an intranasal decongestant. The nurse's caution about rebound effect will center primarily on:
1. concerns about chest pain with repeated use. 2. the need to minimize the drug's systemic effects. 3. the need to count the number of sprays of medication at each application. 4. the need to stop the medication after three to five days of use.