Belittling patients' feelings, asking yes or no questions and providing stereotyped responses to patients are examples of communication ________________
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As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which must be present before a nurse should notify the authorities?
a. Statements from the victim b. Statements from witnesses c. Proof of abuse and/or neglect d. Suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect
A female client who has had a recurrence of breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex) therapy. What should the nurse include in the instructions for taking this medication?
1. Stop smoking while taking this medication. 2. This medication will cause chills; dress warmly. 3. Take before meals with orange juice. 4. Maintain a 1500-calorie diet; this medication causes weight loss.
A nurse works with another nurse who has been coming to work with red eyes and flushed face and is increasingly irritable. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Ask another co-worker what he/she thinks about the situation. b. Document questionable incidents and relay them to the manager. c. Leave the co-worker alone as it is obvious he/she has personal problems. d. Work alongside the colleague so there are no mistakes.
A director of nursing in a long-term care facility was concerned after reading that as many as 80% of residents have untreated pain. What action by the director is best?
a. Establish protocols for routine assessment. b. Make a "pain plan" for every resident. c. Involve family members in treating pain. d. Educate the staff on how to assess pain.