A nurse enters a patient's room, arranges the supplies for a Foley catheter insertion, and explains the procedure to the patient. She tells the patient what to expect; just before inserting the catheter, she tells the patient to relax and that, once the catheter is in place, she will not feel the bladder pressure. The nurse then proceeds to skillfully insert the Foley catheter. This is an example of what type of touch?
A) Caring touch
B) Protective touch
C) Task-oriented touch
D) Interpersonal touch
Ans: C) Task-oriented touch
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A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective breathing patterns related to weakness of respiratory muscles and fatigue. Which goal is appropriate for this diagnosis?
a. Client will experience less fatigue. b. Client will maintain highest functional ability within limitations of the disease. c. Client will maintain adequate PaO2 levels. d. Client will swallow with minimal choking and coughing, and no aspiration.
The nurse communicates with a client who has a cognitive deficit. Which nursing response is best to enhance the client's self-esteem?
1. "Who is going to perform the routine grocery shopping?" 2. "You have managed your medications very well today.". 3. "Your family handles cooking and cleaning duties now.". 4. "The medication schedule is on the mirror to remind you.".
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with naltrexone (ReVia) after treatment for opioid addiction. What information will the nurse include in the teaching for this patient?
a. "This drug will help control cravings." b. "You may take this drug once weekly." c. "ReVia blocks the pleasurable effects of opioids." d. "If you discontinue this drug abruptly, you will have withdrawal symptoms."
Which of the following leadership theories emphasizes the specific relationship between the leader and each subordinate?
a. Transformational leadership theory b. Path-goal leadership theory c. Situational leadership theory d. Leader-member exchange theory