Which statement made by an LPN who has recently begun a transitional LPN to RN program demonstrates an understanding of the role of a mentor?
A) "I plan to study with my clinical group at least once a week and before each test."
B) "My nurse manager said we could talk about management and leadership issues anytime."
C) "My faculty advisor seems really interested in helping me and I know I can get help if I need it."
D) "I'm meeting with a successful senior nursing student for lunch weekly to talk about how I'm doing."
D
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The patient is resting quietly without nausea or vomiting. What is the appropriate action of the nurse? a. Keep the patient NPO and document the findings in the chart. b. Administer a laxative suppository to stimulate peristalsis. c. Insert a Salem sump nasogastric tube to low continuous suction. d. Notify the surgeon and prepare the patient to return to surgery.
A home health patient undergoing radiation therapy says, "I feel so useless. I have no energy, no appetite and I fall asleep whenever I sit down." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
a. "Fatigue is part of your illness. Taking several long naps in the daytime is helpful." b. "Fatigue is an unfortunate side effect of radiation. It will improve when you finish treatment." c. "You really shouldn't be fatigued. Let me make an appointment with your physician to get this checked out." d. "Don't worry about it. You probably deserve the rest!"
When documenting an incident in the nurse's notes, what should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Description of injury, including diagrams of injury placement b. Date, time, and location of incident c. Name of physician and family members notified d. Chronological order of events of the incident e. Confirmation that an incident report was initiated
A client who frequently exhibits angry outbursts is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which appropriate feedback should a nurse provide when this client experiences an angry outburst?
A. "Why do you continue to alienate your peers by your angry outbursts?" B. "You accomplish nothing when you lose your temper like that." C. "Showing your anger in that manner is very childish and insensitive." D. "During group, you raised your voice, yelled at a peer, and slammed the door."