NR 224 QUIZ 1
1. The nurse is caring for a patient who expresses fear of going home alone. What is
the best response from the nurse?
Reassure the patient they are fine
Request a social services consult
Ask the patient their concerns
Ask the provider to order home care
The nurse should ask about why the patient is worried about going home alone. Then it
would be appropriate to request social services to find resources, if needed, for the
patient.
2. Which intervention best addresses safety for the nursing diagnostic statement Risk
for falls?
Encourage patient to remain in bed!
Perform hourly rounds to assess patient’s needs
Place patient away from the nurse’s station
Keep all side rails down at all times
To prevent falls for this patient it is necessary to make hourly rounds. By performing
hourly rounds the nurse can anticipate or address patient needs and concerns.
3. Which action is a priority for the novice nurse who is a member of an interdisciplinary
team?
Work only with nurses
Act as a leader
Develop good communication
Avoid conflict
The novice nurse needs to develop communication skills before attempting to assume a
leadership role.
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