In general, what is the focus of care for nurses who work with older adults?
A) providing all necessary physical care
B) referring patients for needed emotional support
C) establishing goals and expected outcomes for the patient
D) assisting patients to function as independently as possible
D
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Who defined nursing as putting the client "in the best possible condition" to get well?
A) Martha Rogers B) Florence Nightingale C) Lillian Wald D) Margaret Sanger
The nurse includes in the discharge teaching of a patient who has had a lithotripsy that the patient should:
1. check for edema of the legs and ankles. 2. watch for stone debris in the urine in 1 to 4 weeks. 3. decrease fluid intake to 1000 mL/day. 4. remain on restricted activity for a week.
The AMA proposes that clinical indicators are developed from:
a. agreements. b. policies. c. data. d. evidence.
Systems of healing with emphasis on client responsibility, client education, disease prevention, or natural substances that stimulate a person's self-healing capacity are components of which of the following?
1. Naturopathic medicine. 2. Homeopathic medicine. 3. Aromatherapy. 4. Chiropractic. 5. Hypnosis.