A college graduate reports to a nurse that, even though she completed her degree in childhood education, she cannot find a job
The graduate has difficulty working through the problem-solving process independently because of the severe anxiety her situation causes her. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Encourage the student to use alternative coping mechanisms instead of the problem-solving process, such as relaxation exercises.
B) Complete the problem-solving process for the client.
C) Work through the problem-solving process with the client.
D) Encourage the client to keep a journal.
C
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Which documentation by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The patient states would except moving to a semi-private room." b. "Developed aspiration pneumonia due to dysphasia." c. "Bruise noted on right side over fractured abdimin." d. "Right jugular vein distended."
Which position would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest as a comfort measure to a woman who is in the first stage of labor? (Select all that apply.)
A) Walking with partner support B) Straddling with forward leaning over a chair C) Closed knee–chest position D) Rocking back and forth with foot on chair E) Supine with legs raised at a 90-degree angle
The turnover rate for RNs in the ICU is high. You discuss this situation with existing staff and you find out that because of the rapid turnover,
new staff are frequently required to assume full responsibilities soon into the position and before training is completed. In considering approaches that will reduce turnover rates, the staff and you decide to implement: a. An employee recognition program. b. Coaching for new staff. c. A new performance appraisal system. d. A committed orientation and training program.
According to Erikson, the psychosocial development of an infant is centered around the concept of:
a. trust versus mistrust c. growth versus failure to grow b. pleasure versus pain d. love versus hate