List any substances that are in excess in Mrs. M's diet, even non-nutrients
Fluids, fruit juice, caffeine, and sugar.
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Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for most clients who are chemically impaired?
a. Constipation b. Hyperthermia c. Risk for injury d. Disturbed personal identity
Nurse Stacey is a self-admitted drug addict and has been a heavy abuser of codeine. Stacey and the unit manager decide that changes have to occur. Stacey enrolls in an addiction program, and the manager has her transferred to a drug-free area
What other strategies might be appropriate? a. The manager could refer Stacey to the Human Resources Department. b. The manager could assist in monitoring Stacey's progress. c. The manager could counsel Stacey if Sta-cey has formed a trusting relationship with her. d. Stacey needs to be asked not to involve her family in the recovery program be-cause this is a work-related situation.
A patient, agreeing to receive care for a terminal illness, is experiencing the side effect of confusion from the treatment. If the health care providers follow the patient benefit model of ethical care, which of the following would be done?
1. Determine if the patient would want to be confused and then either proceed or stop the treatment. 2. Continue with the treatment because the patient made the decision. 3. Continue the treatment because other patients might find out that the hospital does not provide required care. 4. Find health care providers willing to provide the care even though the patient is confused.
When using the mnemonic COLDSPA, which question would be most appropriate to use to evaluate the "P"?
A) "What makes it worse?" B) "When did it start?" C) "How does it feel?" D) "What does it look like?"