The nursing process is based on:
1. the medical diagnosis of the patient.
2. identified physiological and psychological needs of the patient.
3. standards of nursing care provided by the American Nurses' Association.
4. orders of the primary care provider.
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The nursing process assesses the needs of the patient to establish goals and carry out nursing implementations.
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Before the implementation of any ____________________, a nurse must be sure that he or she knows how to perform it. A nurse must always follow facility policy and practice within the scope established by the state's Nurse Practice Act
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A novice nurse says, "I have more important things to do than play games with patients. These activities are not a worthwhile use of my time." Select the nurse manager's best response
a. "Games are part of the therapeutic milieu." b. "Patients need a break from intensive individual therapy." c. "Informal activities help patients develop social skills and take risks." d. "Please review material on the psychotherapeutic management model."
Nursing care for a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually includes which therapeutic component?
a. Foster care b. Institutionalization c. Stimulant drug therapy d. Cognitive processing games
The nurse anticipates that which is a goal of antianginal therapy?
1. Increase blood flow to the peripheral blood vessels. 2. Increase myocardial contractility. 3. Increase the oxygen consumption of the heart. 4. Reduce the frequency of angina episodes.