Upon entering an exam room, the client states, "Well! I was getting ready to leave. My schedule is very busy and I don't have time to waste waiting until you have the time to see me!" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Our schedule is very busy also. We got to you as soon as we could."
B) "No one is holding you captive, you are free to leave at any time."
C) "Would you like to speak to the office manager about your complaint?"
D) "You seem very angry. I am ready to begin your exam now."
D
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An LPN/LVN arrives on duty at 0700 and is faced with the ethical dilemma of inadequate staffing for the day shift. How should the LPN/LVN invoke a "safe harbor"? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Immediately file a written protest with administration. b. Leave duty. c. Refuse the assignment. d. Call hospital administration. e. Suggest that the nursing assistants (NAs) file a written protest.
Which nursing model defines nursing diagnosis as a "judgment process resulting in a statement conveying the person's adaptation status?"
a. Roy c. Orem b. Neuman d. Selye
What is an example of a nursing theory that has been described as a grand theory?
A) Adaptation Model B) Theory of Caring C) Science of Unitary Human Beings D) Theory of Human Becoming
Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for a client who has had an endotracheal tube removed?
1. Evaluate arterial blood gas analysis 2 hours after extubation. 2. Encourage the client to limit movement for the first day after extubation. 3. Provide oral care immediately after extubation. 4. Instruct the client that hoarseness will be present for at least 3 months.