The nurse acts as an empowering agent in health promotion by:
a. coordinating all of a patient's health care.
b. focusing on the patient's anxiety and fears related to change.
c. including the patient in every aspect of care.
d. motivating patient behavior through description of negative outcomes.
C
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A) following a diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. B) increasing the intake of beverages containing phosphorus. C) having a yearly bone mineral density (BM D) test. D) including isometric exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is confused, disoriented, and experiencing visual hallucinations. While preparing to provide personal care, the nurse should:
a. ask the patient, "Do you remember who I am?" b. speak minimally so as not to disturb the patient. c. pat the patient on the forearm and say, "Let's get started.". d. explain to the patient what will happen during the care.
You are the nurse preparing to meet with a client for the first time. You realize that before effective communication can take place, you must:
a. share personal information about yourself b. develop trust and rapport with the client c. set some rules of communication with the client d. clarify your purpose in talking with the client