The modern hospice movement began in the early 1900s with the establishment of St. Christopher's Hospice near London
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development identifies an interrelationship between the __________ and the __________ functions in the development of one's personality
a. Id; ego b. Intellectual; emotional c. Anxiety; affective d. Personified; cognitive
A 30-year-old was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statement by the client would indicate a need for more teaching from the nurse?
A) "I will have progressive muscle weakness." B) "I will lose strength in my arms." C) "My children are at greater risk to develop this disease." D) "I need to remain active for as long as possible."
A researcher has just completed a study demonstrating the effectiveness of three daily servings of freshly pressed tomato juice for prevention of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
The results were statistically significant at the p <.01 level. During interpretation, which of the following will the researcher employ? (Select all that apply.) a. Examination of the results, in comparison with similar literature about fresh tomatoes and cancer, to decide whether the sum of all knowledge constitutes sufficient evidence for widespread generalization b. Exploration of the clinical significance of the findings, as opposed to the statistical significance c. Initiation of discussions with manufacturers of juice machines, so as to take advantage of the anticipated increase in sales d. Formation of some sort of conclusions, relative to the study findings and related literature e. Promulgation of the results to the popular media, so that as many people as possible in the world can advantage themselves of the intervention f. Recommendations for further studies on fresh tomato juice and its apparent effects on health g. Consideration of implications related to nursing's body of knowledge
The hand grasps of a client with acidosis have diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What action does the nurse take next?
a. Assess client's rate, rhythm, and depth of respiration. b. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure. c. Document findings and continue to monitor. d. Notify the physician as soon as possible.