An adult survivor of a fire is experiencing a high level of anxiety. Which communication technique would be most helpful for this client?
A) Open-ended questions
B) Reflection
C) Closed-ended questions
D) Suggesting collaboration
C
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While caring for a critically ill patient, the nurse observes the family discussing funeral arrangements across the bed of the patient, who is intubated and sedated but awake. The family signs Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) request paperwork and leaves
The patient manages to communicate to the nurse that he does not want to die. What is the most appropriate nursing action? A) Adhere to the wishes of the family, since the patient is probably incompetent. B) Call a multidisciplinary conference with the family to resolve this conflict. C) Destroy the Do Not Resuscitate paperwork, since the patient wants to live. D) Apply the ethical principles of nonmaleficence and paternalism to the situation.
The nurse is investigating a model health program to recommend to a client who needs help with ADLs and is unable to live alone. Which of the following models would be most appropriate for the nurse to help the client explore?
a. Healthwise handbook b. Green house c. Project enhance d. Ornish program
Using an intravenous (IV) infusion system that delivers 60 drops/L, a nurse hangs a 1000-mL bag of 5% dextrose in water (D5W), which the physician has ordered to infuse at 80 mL/hr. It is now 1000
What time should the nurse anticipate the IV will need to be changed? a. 1800 b. 2000 c. 2030 d. 2230
The nurse is documenting a variance that has occurred during the shift. This report will be used for quality improvement to identify high-risk patterns and, potentially, to initiate in-service programs. This is an example of which type of report?
a. Incident report b. Nurse's shift report c. Transfer report d. Telemedicine report