The nurse is caring for a client with residual left-sided weakness after a CVA. Which should the nurse focus on to maintain the health of the client?
A. Prevention.
B. Wellness.
C. Improvement.
D. Adaptation.
Answer: C
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A. "Sleep in the right lateral decubitus position." B. "Have a light evening snack before bedtime." C. "Have alcoholic beverages early in the evening." D. "Elevate the head of the bed 8 to 12 inches for sleep."
A nurse plans an intervention to supports a patient's ego. This intervention is therapeutic, because the individual's ego
a. provides rational, logical reality testing. b. is primarily concerned with right and wrong. c. uses primary process imagery to meet basic needs. d. is derived from the individual's pattern of thinking.
Which of the following is likely to be the most effective method of communicating with older school-age children and adolescents?
a. direct communication c. nonverbal body language b. written communication d. telephone conversation
The nurse supervisor is studying the staffing schedules of four different units. Based on the client acuity classification system, which of the following units is most likely to have the highest NHPPD (nursing hours per patient day)?
1. Outpatient ambulatory clinic 2. Critical Care Unit 3. Medical–Surgical Unit 4. Oncology Unit