Which term would be more applicable to a community mental health nurse than a nurse working in an operating room?
a. Kindness
b. Autonomy
c. Compassion
d. Professionalism
B
A community mental health nurse often works autonomously. Kindness, compassion, and professionalism would apply to both nurses.
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A nurse is planning preoperative teaching for a patient with hearing loss due to otosclerosis. The patient is scheduled for a stapedectomy with insertion of a prosthesis
What information is most crucial to include in the patient's preoperative teaching? A) The procedure is an effective, time-tested treatment for sensory hearing loss. B) The patient is likely to experience resolution of conductive hearing loss after the procedure. C) Several months of post-procedure rehabilitation will be needed to maximize benefits. D) The procedure is experimental, but early indications suggest great therapeutic benefits.
The patient is morbidly obese and the nurse uses a blood pressure (BP) cuff that is too narrow for the patient's arm. What problem will the nurse encounter because of the cuff used?
a. The Korotkoff sounds will not be heard. b. Only a palpable BP can be obtained. c. The stethoscope cannot be positioned correctly. d. A false high BP reading will occur.
A client with schizophrenia is in the rehabilitative phase. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the nurse to use during this phase?
a. Disordered Thought Process, related to persecutory delusions b. Disturbed Sensory Perceptions, related to auditory hallucinations c. Disturbed Sleep Pattern, related to fear of falling asleep d. Social Isolation, related to absence of inability to engage in satisfying personal relationships
When a father states, "I don't understand what the doctor means by saying my daughter has an adjustment disorder." The nurse explains that this disorder often results from:
a. Failure of existing coping skills b. Lack of stable emotional support c. Denial that a problem truly exists d. Overcompensation to present a controlled appearance