The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient who is dying and complaining of dyspnea while receiving supplemental oxygen. What is the most effective nursing intervention to alleviate the patient's symptoms?
A) Increasing room temperature
B) Encouraging unlimited visits
C) Closing blinds and drapes
D) Providing a fan blowing on face
D
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To provide culturally competent care, it is most important that the nurse:
A) Demonstrates culturally appropriate behavior B) Is sensitive to issues related to culture C) Knows what to expect from many cultural groups D) Validates knowledge about culture through continuing education
A 33-year-old postsurgery client is discharged from the hospital earlier than expected. The home care nurse is assigned to visit the client to teach care of his vascular access and wound
When the nurse arrives at the home, the client and his wife seem very anxious about caring for the vascular access. In order to decrease their anxiety and promote learning, the nurse should
The nurse is admitting an older patient from a nursing home. During the assessment, the nurse notes a shallow open reddish, pink ulcer without slough on the right heel of the patient. How will the nurse stage this pressure ulcer?
a. Stage I b. Stage II c. Stage III d. Stage IV