Which of the following interventions would the nurse be least likely to include in the plan of care for a client with dysphagia?
1. Encouraging the client to lie on his back
2. Limiting bites to one-half tablespoon
3. Working with a speech therapist
4. Thickening all liquids with a commercial thickener
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The Visiting Nurse Association is a public voluntary agency that has which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is engaged in health teaching. b. It assists with referrals for patients to other community services. c. It frequently involves the family in the care of its own members. d. It provides nursing care in the home setting or to persons with acute and chronic diseases. e. Care includes health supervision, education, counseling, bedside care, and following physicians' orders. f. It is staffed primarily by LPN/LVNs and home health aides trained for specific tasks of personal bedside care.
The nurse is establishing a therapeutic environment with a newly admitted patient with a serious mental illness. Which statement should the nurse use to demonstrate empathetic communication?
1. "I feel really bad that you have this disorder." 2. "You appear upset. Do you want to talk about it?" 3. "You appear upset. Why do you feel this way?" 4. "Many people have this disorder. You will feel better in no time."
Study results are in the opposite direction of the study prediction. What actions should be taken by the researcher? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Try to make sense of the findings. 2. Give some explanation for the results. 3. Make recommendations for further study. 4. State that the null hypothesis is rejected. 5. Report that the data are flawed and not significant.
The nurse is developing an exercise plan for someone diagnosed with congestive heart failure and exercise intolerance. In doing so, the nurse should
a. Plan for 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity and increase as tolerated. b. Perform 6-minute walks at the patient's pace at least 2 times a day. c. Instruct the patient that he should not take his beta blocker medication on exercise days. d. Encourage a high-calorie diet to plan for extra calorie expenditure.