A nurse working in critical care questioned the rationale for limitations on family visitation times
After discussions with supervisors, administration, and other staff, the nurse gathers information for a possible policy change that could benefit patients, families, and staff. This nurse is demonstrating which characteristic of an innovator?
a. Awareness of self and the unit
b. Flexibility to change
c. Good communication skills
d. Sense of inquiry
d. Sense of inquiry
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The nurse is taking care of a patient who suffered a stroke and has a flaccid right arm and leg. He is experiencing urinary incontinence. The nurse is aware that the most common patient response to a change in body image is:
A) Denial B) Sexual dysfunction C) Depression D) Disassociation
Which are lifestyle habits that have been shown to decrease morbidity and mortality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours daily b. Eating breakfast c. Eating between meals d. Vigorous daily physical activity e. Maintaining full-time employment
The nurse gives a 3-hour-old newborn his first feeding. Which reaction would indicate possible esophageal atresia?
a. Nasal flaring b. Projectile vomiting c. Choking d. Substernal retractions
A patient develops a fever, rash, joint and muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes after receiving a sulfonamide. What should these symptoms suggest to the nurse?
A. Serum sickness B. Acute influenza C. Subacute rheumatoid arthritis D. Exacerbation of a disease process