Which of the following actions taken by the nurse during the discharge planning process would be least helpful in maintaining the client's health-related behaviors?
1. making sure there is no interruption in the therapeutic regimen
2. providing adequate teaching and instruction about procedures to do at home
3. making all the decisions for the client and family about the plan of care
4. familiarizing the client with appropriate resources to ensure continuity of care
ANS: 3
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a. forbid their other children from going swimming. b. keep a place set for the dead child at the family dinner table. c. sealed their child's room exactly as the child left it 2 years ago. d. throw flowers on the lake at each anniversary date of the accident.
According to Pender's health promotion model, which variables must be considered when planning a health promotion program for a client? Choose all that apply
1) Individual characteristics and experiences 2) Levels of prevention 3) Behavioral outcomes 4) Behavior-specific cognitions and affect
Several of the life-supporting systems of the body are involved in shock. However, shock itself results from failure of the:
1. circulatory system. 2. endocrine system. 3. neurological system. 4. respiratory system.
The nurse is collecting a stool sample from an infant with lactose intolerance. Which fecal pH should the nurse expect as the result?
a. 5.5 b. 7.0 c. 7.5 d. 8