, LEWIS MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING IN CANADA 4TH EDITION
Multiple Choice :
1. The NURSE Is Caring For A Client With A New Diagnosis Of Pneumonia And Explains To The
Client That Together They Will Plan The Client’s Care And Set Goals For Discharge. The Client Asks, “How
Is That Different From What The Doctor Does?” Which Response By The NURSE Is Most Appropriate?
A. “The Role Of The NURSE Is To Administer Medications And Other Treatments Prescribed
By Your Doctor.”
B. “The NURSE’s Job Is To Help The Doctor By Collecting Data And Communicating When There Are
Problems.”
C. “NURSEs Perform Many Of The Procedures Done By Physicians, But NURSEs Are Here In
The Hospital For A Longer Time Than Doctors.”
D. “In Addition To Caring For You While You Are Sick, The NURSEs Will Assist You To
Develop An Individualized Plan To Maintain Your Health.”
ANSWER: D
This Response Is Consistent With The Canadian NURSEs Association (Cna) Definition Of Nursing.
Registered NURSEs Are Self-Regulated Health Care Professionals Who Work Autonomously And In
Collaboration With Others. Rns Enable Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities And Populations To
Achieve Their Optimal Level Of Health. Rns Coordinate Health Care, Deliver Direct Services, And Support
Clients In Their Self-Care Decisions And Actions In Situations Of Health, Illness, Injury, And Disability In
All Stages Of Life. The Other Responses Describe Some Of The Dependent And Collaborative Functions
Of The Nursing Role But Do Not Accurately Describe The NURSE’s Role In The Health Care System.
Dif: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionTop: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Nclex: Safe And
Effective Care Environment
2. When Caring For Clients Using Evidence-Informed Practice, Which Of The Following Does The
NURSE Use?
A. Clinical Judgement Based On Experience
B. Evidence From A Clinical Research Study
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