The nursing assistant performs a negligent act and does NOT follow an immediate supervisor's instructions. The nursing assistant is guilty of malpractice
True
False
True
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When assessing the client with Bell's palsy, the nurse anticipates which of the following findings?
1. Fine tremors of the hand; pill rolling of the fingers; and cog wheeling of extremities 2. Unilateral facial paralysis with sagging; inability to close the eye or wrinkle the forehead 3. Loss of memory and inability to plan, organize, and sequence; irritability 4. Lower-extremity weakness progressing in an ascending pattern to the upper body
The primary nursing goal for treatment with clients who are transsexual is to help them:
1. Experience guilt for enjoying sex. 2. Live and function in society in the cross-gender role. 3. Internalize the negative expectations and beliefs of others about sex. 4. Make a list of anxiety-producing sexual interactions.
At the end of the shift, nurses document the care provided each of the clients. The time spent on this type of accounting activity would be considered which of the following?
a. Direct care c. Indirect care b. Productive time d. Nonproductive time
A nurse is caring for a military veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When planning care, which realistic goals should be included in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) The client will not have flashbacks. B) The client will participate in a support group for veterans. C) The client will not need hypnotics to obtain adequate sleep. D) The client will refrain from discussing the traumatic event. E) The client will verbalize the ability to feel a wider range of emotions.