The written record of the patient's treatment and care is the
a. patient chart. c. standard of care.
b. scope of practice. d. work assignment
a
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Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse to the client's statement, "You all better let me stay here, or the next time, I'll use a gun." 1. "Do you have a gun? Are you threatening to kill someone?" 2. "Sounds like you are trying to manipulate the system. We only treat people with real problems here." 3. "It sounds like you are very concerned about having somewhere to stay. Can you tell me more about what you would do if you couldn't stay here?" 4. "We cannot let you stay here unless you promise not to hurt anyone."
A preoperative patient says to the nurse, "I hope I wake up after surgery. I don't know what my family would do if I didn't." The nurse realizes this patient is demonstrating which potential problem?
1. coping 2. chronic sorrow 3. anticipatory grieving 4. death anxiety
The nurse is caring for a gentleman who has dry skin. When the following interventions are compared, which would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. Limiting the frequency of bathing b. Using a fat-free soap for washing c. Using warm water and moisturizers d. Bathing with hot water to increase blood flow
A client shares with the nurse that "My wife complains about my snoring, and I never really feel rested." Which of the following responses best attempts to explain the cause of the problem to the client?
1. "Sleep disturbances can really affect all aspects of your life. How long have you been experiencing this problem?" 2. "You need to get help to breathe more effortlessly at night so both you and your wife can get sufficient deep stage sleep." 3. "Something is interfering with your ability to breathe while you are asleep. Have you talked with your health care provider about the problem?" 4. "Your upper airway is blocked, and that is making it difficult for you to breathe effectively, so you are spending most of the night in the light sleep stage."