A patient is severely hyponatremic. What would be the best nursing action?
A) Put the patient on dialysis.
B) Administer 3% saline.
C) Administer 0.33% saline solution.
D) Administer 5% dextrose in water.
B
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Which order should the nurse prioritize care for the patient using Maslow's theory from lower-level needs to higher-level needs?
a. Self-esteem b. Physiological needs c. Self-actualization d. Love and belonging e. Safety and security a. b, e, d, a, c b. d, b, c, a, e c. b, e, d, c, a d. d, b, a, c, e
According to the contingency theory of organizational performance, an organization must structure and adapt its nursing units to complement which two factors (select all that apply)?
a. Skill set b. Patient population c. Environment d. Technology e. Finances
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is standing naked after showering and appears dazed and indecisive. The nursing intervention that will be most helpful to promote dressing would be:
a. saying, "These are your clothes. Please get dressed.". b. saying, "These are your underpants. I'll help you put them on.". c. asking, "Which of these two outfits would you like to wear now?" d. asking, "Is something the matter with your clothes that makes you not want to dress?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo treatment for tonsillitis. How can the
nurse help this client to overcome anxiety? A) Offer the client an opportunity to express his or her feelings B) Attribute anxiety to the unfamiliar healthcare environment C) Let the client know that the physician will answer all questions when making rounds D) Attribute the increased levels of anxiety to unknown fear