James, a 20-year-old nursing student, tells his instructor that he is experiencing much stress during his clinical experiences and that he is not doing as well as he would like
He tells the instructor that he belongs to a fraternity, works part-time, and has a steady girlfriend. As James' nursing instructor, you recognize that James is probably experiencing stress as a result of: a. difficulty in setting priorities.
b. his demanding work schedule.
c. heavy clinical workload.
d. preconceived ideas about nursing.
A
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a. "I'll be able to carry heavy loads after 6 months of rest." b. "I will have my teeth cleaned by my dentist in 2 weeks." c. "I must avoid eating foods high in vitamin K, like spinach." d. "I must use an electric razor instead of a straight razor to shave."
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1. "I can't believe this is happening to me." 2. "I have called my mom to help me with the kids." 3. "I am tired from moving all of my belongings into a new house. " 4. "I just can't seem to cope anymore. I am not sure what I am going to do."
The nurse is caring for a child suspected of having acute glomerulonephritis. When reviewing the data collected, the nurse is most likely to note what in the health history?
a. Recent upper respiratory infection b. Recent outpatient surgery c. History of asthma d. Recent history of gastroenteritis
Which intervention by the nurse best indicates that she values a Native American patient's beliefs and indigenous healthcare system?
a) Incorporating Native American practices into care based on consultation with a cultural resource book b) Explaining the values and beliefs of the traditional healthcare system to the patient so that the patient understands what is occurring c) Contacting a Native American resource group for information about the culture d) Planning how to incorporate traditional practices and beliefs through discussion with the patient