A patient has been brought into the Emergency Department via ambulance with resuscitation efforts being performed. It is unlikely that the patient will survive the severe injuries sustained
Two adult children of the patient are present and are requesting to be with the patient at this time. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I don't think you should see your loved one like this. Wouldn't you rather remember him the way he was?"
B) "Our hospital doesn't allow more than one family member in with a patient. One of you can come in and one of you will have to wait in the waiting area."
C) "You may come in with your parent and I will have someone stay with you to explain what is happening."
D) "I have been through this many times and I promise you, it is a sight that you don't want to remember."
C
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The nurse who works in the intensive care unit reads the Bible and attends church every week. Which statement best captures the role of spirituality in nursing practice?
A) Spirituality nurtures strong relationships with the nurse's family. B) Being spiritually active has been shown to increase stamina and immunity. C) Spiritual depth allows the nurse to be immune from the stresses of high-paced work environment. D) Being spiritually active allows the nurse to better understand and meet patients' and families' spiritual needs.
Authenticity is a criterion articulated in the Lincoln and Guba framework but not in the Whittemore et al. framework
A) True B) False
Related factors are used only with which type of nursing diagnoses?
a. actual nursing diagnoses and syndrome nursing diagnoses b. syndromes and risk nursing diagnoses c. actual nursing diagnoses and risk nursing diagnoses d. syndromes and health promotion diagnoses
The patient is scheduled to have a permanent pacemaker implanted. The patient asks the nurse, "How long will the battery in this thing last?" The nurse should answer,
a. "Life expectancy is about 1 year. Then it will need to be replaced." b. "Pacemaker batteries can last up to 25 years with constant use." c. "Battery life varies depending on usage, but it can last up to 10 years." d. "Pacemakers are used to treat temporary problems so the batteries don't last long."