13.0M4E_NUR109 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN…

QuestionAnswered step-by-step13.0M4E_NUR109 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN…13.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The RN is supervising a home health aide who is providing daily care for a patient who is receiving hospice care and is anorexic. Which statement by the home health aide indicates additional teaching is necessary? “I will ask if the patient needs pain medications before meals.””I will have food available whenever the patient is hungry.””I will position the patient to eat sitting upright.””I will make sure the patient eats from each food group at every meal.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer14.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)While the RN is providing after-death care the patient’s spouse runs into the room crying out “He is gone!” and lays across the body. The adult children try to pull the spouse away. What is the most appropriate action for the RN? Encourage the children to calm their grieving parent.Acknowledge the loss and be present with the family.Allow the children to assist the grieving parent.Find the pastoral care staff and bring them to bedside.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer15.1M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for the RN in the college health clinic, developing a treatment plan directed toward airway clearance management for a 20-year-old with a history of cystic fibrosis in the stable phase of the trajectory model of chronic illness. Administer a flu shot annually to the patient.Assess the student’s interaction with roommatesProvide ongoing assessment of breath sounds.Counseling the student to develop healthy habits.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer16.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)Which finding should the community health RN report to the physician promptly, when assessed in a chronically ill patient?  Desire to walk outside in the winter.New supportive caregiver involved daily.Decrease in heart rate by 5 beats/minute.Decrease in pulse oximetry reading by 2%.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer17.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)During a routine screening a 59-year-old female states “I have dry skin, fatigue at the end of the day, and difficulty seeing close objects”. What would be the appropriate response by the RN? “You should not be concerned about these findings.””Discuss the skin changes with your dermatologist.””Let’s make an appointment with your health care provider.””These are normal common signs of aging in one’s middle years.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer18.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)What strategy would the RN teach a middle-aged patient who wishes to increase their physical activity? Schedule physical exercise two to three times weekly.Start at moderate level and increase activity as tolerated.The activity should be at a low intensity consistently.Add physical activity into ADL, such as walking to mailbox.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer19.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The student nurse is caring for a patient who does not speak English. Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicate additional teaching is necessary regarding the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards? “Patient education materials are printed in the patient’s own language.””It is best for family to translate for patients to decrease anxiety.””Interpretative services must be available to all patients at no cost.””Employing a culturally diverse workforce is important to help patients feel comfortable.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer20.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The RN is caring for a patient who is dying and has secretions in the back of her throat that rattle. The family asks the RN what can be done to make their family member more comfortable. Which actions would the RN perform?  Select all that apply. Administer scopolamine (Transderm Scop) patch.Position patient on in a side lying posInform the family this is part of the dying process.Administer an expectorant medication.Reposition the patient in high Fowlers.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer21.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN is caring for a patient who had a diagnostic procedure scheduled to rule out a terminal illness. The patient begins crying and says, “Will God help me?”. Which of the following should the RN do first? Initiate a prayer with the patient.Make a pastoral care referral.Be present for the patient.Refer the patient to a social worker.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer22.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)Which statements would the RN use when teaching an adolescent patient about weight management?  Select all that apply. “We will include your parents so they can help you choose the best foods.””What are your concerns about your weight?””You should plan to lose 5 pounds per week until you reach your goal.””Plan to increase physical activity each week.””It is important to have a follow-up appointment to check your progress.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer23.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The RN assesses a 10-month-old infant who smiles, says “da da”, and is fearful of strangers. The infant holds can sit up alone but has not attempted any independent steps yet. Which action would be most appropriate for the RN at this time? Refer to speech therapist for language development.Request a physical therapy referral.Contact the primary physician regarding motor development.Inform the parent that the child is progressing as expected.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer24.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)During the preoperative visit, a patient tells the RN they use natural herbs and over the counter medications. Which patient statement would require immediate follow-up by the RN? “I will continue my gingko biloba until surgery.””I use goldenseal when I have allergy symptoms.””I use echinacea when I have cold symptoms.””I will stop taking the aspirin one week before surgery.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer25.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which information would the RN include when teaching a patient about complementary therapy? Herbal products undergo the same research and testing as pharmaceuticals.Most complementary therapies are covered by insurance.Knowledge of the specific complementary therapy is essential.Web sites are a reliable and free source of accurate current information.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer26.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The student nurse asks the RN instructor what it means when health care providers discuss extraordinary treatments. Which is the appropriate description of extraordinary treatments? “Administering a lethal agent to end a patient’s life for reasons of mercy.””Alternative way of providing care to terminally ill patients where palliative care is used.””Treatments and medications that offer little hope for curing or improving the patient’s condition.””Documentation of patient’s desires for end of life care with appointment of surrogate.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer27.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)Which statement by the patient indicates the RN should provide teaching regarding the Patient Self Determination Act? “If I sign a Living Will I can change my mind if I want to make a different decision.””An Advance Directive can be completed now that I am sick as long as I am of sound mind.””If I appoint a durable power of attorney, that person can make decisions for me if I am unable to communicate my wishes.””A Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) for must be completed for every health care facility I transfer to.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer28.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)When teaching a patient newly diagnosed with a chronic illness, which statement is appropriate for the RN to include?    “You can control and plan your activities so you can control the illness.””The course of the illness will require different care over time.””Stress on family is rare for those diagnosed with a chronic illness.””People often are fearful initially but then this decreases over time.”unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer29.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The home health RN is working with a patient discharged from the hospital after an acute exacerbation of a chronic illness. Which intervention will the RN use to assist the patient to improve the quality of life? Assist patient to have coffee with a friend.Provide information for Medicare reimbursemenSet up new medications in dispenser.Inform spouse of calendar for RN visits.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.SaveSave Your Answer30.0M4E_NUR1091.25 points possible (graded, results hidden)The RN is caring for a preschooler who is scheduled for a procedure. How would the RN best meet the needs of the child and parents? Provide teaching in a group to promote peer support.Assure the child that everything will be finDescribe the procedure to the child in simple, concrete languagMake eye contact with both parents.unansweredSubmitYou have used 0 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. 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