The nurse has identified the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Verbal Communication for a patient with limited English skills. Which intervention would be appropriate for this diagnosis?
1. Asking a family member to act as an interpreter
2. Writing questions on a clip board for the patient to read
3. Using an interpreter when communicating with the patient
4. Speaking loudly and slowly when attempting to communicate with the patient
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Rationale: Family members should not be used as interpreters.
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a. If the needle clogs, the patient does not receive the drug. b. The intestinal tract does not detoxify these drugs. c. Drugs are immediately bioavailable. d. Drugs have extensive "first pass" loss.
When it is time for a patient's third round of chemotherapy for colon cancer, the patient's white blood cell count is low and the treatment is delayed. The patient is upset at this delay. What is your best response?
a. "This extra time will give your hair a chance to grow back in." b. "This is for the best. You are too weak to receive chemotherapy now." c. "I will call the physician and request a prescription for something to calm your nerves." d. "Try not to worry. Your counts will probably be high enough next week and the chemotherapy will work just as well then."
A new nursing graduate who wants to obtain a certificate as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is seeking guidance from a senior nurse on the examination to be taken. What examination should the nurse tell the graduate to take?
A) National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) B) The National Federation of Licensed Professional Nurses (NFLPN) C) National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES) D) Examination conducted by Educational Resources, Inc. (ERI)
________ is a measure of hydration status or the amount of solute (ions, salts) per liter of solution (blood, plasma).
A. Molality B. Osmolarity C. Tonicity D. Osmolality