The nurse is caring for an older patient who previously had a sacral pressure ulcer that has completely healed. What does the nurse recognize as a characteristic of the previously healed pressure ulcer?
1. Heal faster if reinjured
2. Break down faster if reinjured
3. Have no sensation in the injured area
4. Be at risk for infection even with intact skin
2
Rationale: This site will not heal faster if reinjured. The wound will never reach the pre-wound strength.
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A patient with cancer asks the nurse to pray with him but the nurse does not feel comfortable with prayer. What should the nurse do?
A) Decline politely and ask a coworker to pray with the patient B) Arrange transportation so that the patient can attend prayer meetings at his church C) Pray with the patient after making sure he understands that the nurse would prefer not to D) Pray with the patient realizing that the patient's needs are more important than the nurse's beliefs
Which of the following is most likely to be at "center stage" in a case study?
A) A phenomenon such as attempted suicide B) The culture within an organization such as a diabetic clinic C) A person, such as a person who repeatedly self-harms D) A story, such as the life story about chronic health problems of political refugees
A nurse is trying to teach a hospitalized older patient how to self-inject insulin. The patient is restless and does not seem to be paying attention. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask if the patient needs to use the bathroom. b. Tell the patient you'll try again later in the day. c. Ask if the patient prefers that you teach the family. d. Refer the patient for home health care services.
The nursing assistant must exhibit emotional control by remaining calm in the presence of another individual that may upset him/her
True False