When counseling a family regarding verbal communication patterns, the nurse should encourage which type of messages to foster open communication?
A) Masked
B) Displaced
C) Clear
D) Distorted
C
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The nurse is performing an intake assessment on a patient with a new diagnosis of coronary artery disease. What would be the most important determination to make during this intake assessment?
A) Whether the patient and involved family members understand the role of genetics in the etiology of the disease B) Whether the patient and involved family members understand dietary changes and the role of nutrition C) Whether the patient and involved family members are able to recognize symptoms of an acute cardiac problem and respond appropriately D) Whether the patient and involved family members understand the importance of social support and community agencies
Which ethical concept applies to the use of information technology in health care?
1. Autonomy 2. Free will 3. Diversity 4. Remembering
The client is ordered to be treated with Singulair. The nurse anticipates the client will experience what type of change in her laboratory values?
a. Abnormal liver function tests b. Hyperglycemia c. Increased potassium level d. Change in cardiac enzymes
The patient is scheduled to have an EEG to confirm the presence of a sleep disorder. The patient asks the nurse to describe Stage IV NREM sleep. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This is the lightest stage of sleep, and is profoundly affected by anxiety." 2. "Dreaming occurs here; without dreams you will be irritable and paranoid." 3. "This is the deepest stage of sleep; without it you will be tired and depressed." 4. "This stage comprises the greatest amount of sleep time, and is important."