The nurse is teaching the caregivers of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which is most important for the nurse to teach this family?
A) Be sure the patient exercises daily
B) Watch for signs that the family unit is stressed
C) Avoid overprotecting the child
D) Encourage everyone in the family to use good hand washing
Ans: D
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Which emotional signs and symptoms of depression in the elderly must the nurse be aware of and monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased anxiety or dependence b. Fatigue c. Feels he or she has no purpose d. Withdraws from people
To what does the moral principle of veracity refer?
1. Truth telling 2. Duty to do no harm 3. Faithfulness 4. Doing good
Your 30-year-old client was in an accident and was hospitalized with a fractured hip and right tibia. The client has difficulty moving because of extreme pain. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
1. Impaired physical mobility 2. Disturbed sensory/perceptual 3. Activity intolerance 4. Impaired skin integrity
A nurse working in a rehabilitation unit wishes to use nursing theory to guide a personal concept of practice but has become frustrated when the chosen theory does not seem to be helpful. The nurse consults an expert on theory
What statement by the theory expert would best help the nurse choose a theory from which to work? a. "Any theory should work fine for you as long as you understand the concepts." b. "Choose a theory that has clear explanations of all four key concepts." c. "Rehabilitation nursing is probably too broad to find an appropriate theory." d. "Since you work in a specialized area, use a theory that is very specific."