Describe what the nursing assistant can do to be successful in dealing with patients with demanding behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Try to learn and understand what is causing the demanding behavior. Show that you care about the patient's situation, but keep your emotions under control. Listen to what the patient says. Keep communication open and pay attention to body language. Allow the patient to make choices to regain control. Be consistent when providing care. Do not take demands personally. Report observations to your supervisor.
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How can the LPN expand practice areas without advancing their career by becoming a registered nurse?
1. Attain certification in a specific area.
2. Work in a nursing specialty area.
3. Work in the same facility for five or more years.
4. Learn by watching how other nurses perform at work.
Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs in the institutional setting? Select all that apply
A) Administering drugs B) Monitoring clients for drug effects C) Prescribing drugs D) Evaluating clients for toxic effects E) Educating clients/caregivers about drugs
The nurse should be aware that a pessary is most effective in the treatment of what disorder?
a. Cystocele b. Uterine prolapse c. Rectocele d. Stress urinary incontinence
Which nitrogen laboratory finding should the nurse anticipate for a client experiencing catabolism?
A. Intake of protein exceeds the nitrogen loss. B. Caloric intake exceeds the nitrogen loss. C. The level of nitrogen in the body is balanced. D. Loss of nitrogen exceeds the intake.