The nurse is sensitive to the fact that patients lose control over their lives when admitted to the hospital. This loss of control frequently results in:
a. anger.
b. depression.
c. fear.
d. anxiety.
D
Loss of control may result in feelings of apprehension and uncertainty.
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1. Heart rate 2. Temperature 3. Blood pressure 4. Respirations
An experienced nurse is telling a recent graduate nurse that engaging in active listening with patients can be very tiring because
a. developing the skills needed for active listening takes time and effort. b. it is difficult to stay quiet and let the patients do all the talking. c. it requires actively examining the content of what the patient says. d. more time is required to engage in active listening with patients.
Following physician orders, even if the nurse questions the appropriateness of these orders; upholding the patient's faith in the physician, even if the nurse questions the doctor's competence; and being loyal to health care colleagues, even at
the expense of the patient reflects which of the following metaphors of nursing? a. Legal c. Advocacy b. Military d. Loyalty
The nurse is providing care to a school-age client with neutropenia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client?
1. Fever 2. Fatigue 3. Tachycardia 4. Hypertension 5. Tachypnea