In response to a patient's complaint of occasionally experiencing hoarseness, the nurse asks, "What relieves the hoarseness?" Which characteristic of the patient's symptom is the nurse assessing?
A) Treatment
B) Relieving factors
C) Duration
D) Onset
B
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Compared with acute pain, the following is true of persistent pain:
a. It leads to markedly altered vital signs. b. It is usually described as a burning pain. c. It is generally gone within 4 months. d. It can bring about changes in lifestyle.
In arranging community services for a client who is diagnosed schizophrenia, the nurse case manager discusses options with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team
Which team disciplines should the nurse expect will be part of the client's ACT interdisciplinary team? A) Psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, employment specialists, substance abuse specialists B) Speech pathology, occupational therapy C) Teachers, school administrators D) Handi-Cab drivers
The patient's condition has deteriorated to the point where she can no longer make decisions about her own care. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
a. Obtain a verbal DNR order from the physician. b. Continue caring for the patient as originally ordered because she obviously wanted this. c. Consult the hospital attorney for recommendations on how to proceed. d. Discuss with the family what the patient's wishes would be if she could make those decisions herself.
Which of the following might hinder nursing empowerment?
a. Taking action to address system issues b. Eliminating divergent and conflicting views c. Collaborating and sharing in decision making d. Participating in forming institutional policies