The technique of percussion requires practice and skill and is generally performed by nurse practitioners and physicians
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient is admitted to the CCU with active advance directives that include refusal of enteral feeding by tubes. When the physician writes an order for the insertion of a feeding tube, the nurse refuses to comply
This refusal is an example of adherence to what ethical principle? A) Nursing Practice Act B) Patient Bill of Rights C) Patient autonomy D) Patient advocacy
What will the nurse assess as an important component of healing for a patient of Italian descent?
A. Religious faith in God B. Use of garlic and olive oil in tonics C. Wearing black when a family member is ill D. Eating pasta at every meal
A nurse is explaining that each breast contains 12 to 20 cone-shaped lobes. The nurse should explain that each lobe consists of what elements?
A) Modified tendons and ligaments B) Connective tissue and smooth muscle C) Lobules and ducts D) Endocrine glands and sebaceous glands
A group of students is reviewing information about the etiology of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the following as representing the bases for this disorder?
A) Inaccurate environmental danger assessment B) Exposure to multiple stressful life events C) Kindling caused by overstimulation D) Intense worry and stress about work or simple family life