People with disabilities cannot do the same things other people do.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An older patient with cardiovascular disease is losing weight because of a poor appetite. Which interventions should the nurse use to help support this patient's nutritional needs? (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide foods that are high in glucose B) Serve favorite foods in an attractive manner C) Explain that ethnic foods should be never eaten D) Provide several small meals throughout the day E) Explain that occasional foods can be eaten weekly
A nursing student is at the midpoint of a clinical rotation in which the student has had problems getting along with the clinical instructor
The student has just received an evaluation that indicates difficulties with time management and prioritization in the care of clients. How should the student react to this input? A) Blame the student–faculty relationship as the basis of the evaluation. B) Take the feedback seriously and use it to guide personal growth. C) Dismiss the evaluation as invalid. D) Consider the feedback carefully but do not change practice patterns.
The nurse is assigned to care for a child who is scheduled for a catheterization for balloon dilation of narrow heart valves. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to do?
a. Listen to the parents' or caregivers' fears and concerns and allay fears. b. Make certain the child has had nothing to eat or drink for 12 or more hours preceding the surgery. c. Ask about any latex allergy the child might have, and notify surgery immediately if there is a latex allergy. d. Take a last-minute set of vital signs before the surgery stretcher and staff members come for the child.
The nurse is caring for older patients in a long-term care facility. When ensuring for these patients' dignity, which statement reflects the role of dignity as it relates to the spiritual needs of the older adult?
A) Older adults who have lived a life of integrity and service have earned dignity. B) An acknowledgment of spiritual needs is necessary for the presence of dignity. C) Older adults may lack many of the attributes that are valued in society, but they can derive a sense of dignity from spirituality. D) Older adults who have moved successfully through Erikson's stages of development can experience dignity in spite of disability.