Selfcare - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. During the assessment of a client with left-sided weakness who is right-hand dominant, the nurse identifies that the client needs assistance with ambulation. Which of the following would be the most relevant defining characteristic for the nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit: bathing in this client? a. Inability to access bathroom b. Inability to dry body c. Inability to wash body d. Inability to regulate bath water ANSWER: a POINTS: 100 2. The nurse is developing a plan of care...

PN3 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which treatment is used to manage hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. Irradiation of the thyroid and Thyroidectomy Which problem is most likely to develop if hyperthyroidism remains untreated? Heart failure A client who has just had a thyroidectomy returns to the unit in stable condition. What equipment is it essential for the nurse to have readily available? Tracheostomy set Which finding would be the greatest cause for concern to the nurse during...

MENTAL HEALTH HESI 8 The nurse completes a physical assessment. When asked what brought her to the hospital, the client replies that things just aren't right and begins to cry. After further conversation, the client describes her mood as very sad now. She rarely goes out or invites friends to visit. She admits that she feels like strangers are saying bad things about her. Sometimes she hears a man's voice that is a little bit scary. What is the priority focused nursing assessment? - ...

Test Bank Davis Advantage for Fundamentals Of Nursing (2 Volume Set) 4th Edition Judith M. Wilkinson, Leslie S. Treas Chapter 1. Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is working in a community health promotion clinic. Which is an example of an illness prevention activity? 1. Encouraging the use of a food diary 2. Joining a cancer support group 3. Administering immunizatio...

1. A nurse is providing education to a parent whose child has had a colostomy. Which of the following is an appropriate method to determine understanding of the teaching? - Observe the parents while they perform the procedure. 2. A nurse is educating the parent of a 9-month-old infant who has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements by the parent should indicate to the nurse that teaching has been effective? - "I am hopeful that the early schooling...

Restorative care is focused on supporting the resident's ability to perform selfcare. Responses A, B, and C are accurate descriptions of nursing care, but they do not address the focus of rehabilitation. 3. Which of the following statements best describes the educator role of the nurse in restorative care? a. Teaching the resident and family the importance of rehabilitation b. Teaching the resident and family about the importance of activity after being disabled c. Teaching the resident...

MS3 PROCTOR STUDYGUIDE  Catheterization o With each self-catheterization the client should completely empty bladder o Not sterile technique  Use CLEAN technique o Should self-catheter every 2-3 hours then eventually 4-6 hours o 2-2.5 L of fluid  Indwelling urinary catheter o Empty drainage bag when half full  If too full = tension on tubing, resulting in trauma to urethra & urinary meatus o Hang below level of bladder(prevents backflow) o Maintain bag in draining position...

OTR 640 Mod1 Review Practice Questions 2024. Activity - correct answer the execution of tasks Participation - correct answer the involvement in a life situation (learning, applying knowledge, communication, mobility, selfcare, community, social and civil life) ICF view disability as - correct answer the result of an interaction between person and environment AT definition (U.S legislation; 2004) - correct answer Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercial...

Role of the Counselor in Crisis Response Capella University Dr. Pula December 12, 2020 [SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS] 2 Abstract This paper will show case the vital need for disaster relief training for counselors in every part of the world. When the counselor is not trained on disaster relief, than they might not have the necessary knowledge in order to handle those that are suffering from a disaster. When the community does not have aid to counselors with relief traini...

OTR 640 Mod1Activity - correct answer the execution of tasks Participation - correct answer the involvement in a life situation (learning, applying knowledge, communication, mobility, selfcare, community, social and civil life) ICF view disability as - correct answer the result of an interaction between person and environment AT definition (U.S legislation; 2004) - correct answer Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or cus...