Nsg 3130 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client is on complete bed rest and complains of back pain from lying "in the bed all the time." What is a nursing intervention that uses a nonpharmacologic method to ease the discomfort? (Select all that apply.) 1. Administering a dose of morphine for pain 2. Assisting the client to a bedside chair 3. Giving the client a back massage 4. Instructing the client that the health care provider will see him tomorrow night 5. Using music that contains no words 6. Instructing the client in g...

The hospice nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. The patient's son is distraught because the patient will probably die within the next few days and there is nothing he can do about it. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient's son currently? a. Chronic grief related to impending death of parent. b. Death anxiety related to feeling powerless over situation. c. Risk for conflicting religious belief related to being distraught over impending death of parent....

1. Your patient will be using crutches for mobility. After educating the patient on how to adjust the crutches to fit correctly, you assess how well the patient understood the instructions. What findings demonstrate that the crutches were adjusted correctly by the patient? Select all that apply:* A. The hand grips of the crutches are even with the mid-forearm. B. When the patient grips the hand grips of the crutches the elbow bends at about 30 degrees. C. The patient has a 2-3 finger widt...

General delegation rules to follow for the RN: -Always be familiar with your state board rules and regulations for delegation. -Refer to you facility policies and procedures for roles and responsibilities for task delegation. -NEVER assume! Always ensure those you are delegating to (RN, LVN/LPN and/or UAP) have the training and skill set to complete the task delegated to them. -Always validate! If you are unsure if a staff member does not have the knowledge or skills to complete a task, a...

compensation Focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses Denial Ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute to a loss of self-esteem Displacement Redirecting negative emotions perceived as unacceptable or threatening to a safer focus Intellectualization Overthinking a challenging situation or impulse to avoid dealing with the emotions it elicits Projection Attributing one's own motives, values, desires, situational responses, and personality traits to an...

Mild anxiety - normal; increases ability to think clearly moderate anxiety - normal; Narrows focus, dulls perception, lessens attention span Severe anxiety - abnormal; Inability to make decisions or solve problems Panic - abnormal; Feelings of dread or terror, Immobilization, inability to concentrate, communicate, or think rationally, Diaphoresis, chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations Burnout - mental or physical exhaustion due to constant stress or activity Compassion Fatigue - occurs when d...

NSG 3130 Exam 2 with 130 Questions and Answers ,RATIONALES.

The nurse knows the World Health Organization defines health in which of the following terms? complete well-being Several models exist that describe the relationship between health and wellness. Which model is used to understand the interrelationship between elements of basic requirements for survival? Maslow's hierarchy of needs The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with a hip fracture. Which model would the nurse use to prioritize the patient's care? also Maslow's hi...

self-actualization Maslow- morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts esteem Maslow- confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others love/ belonging Maslows- friendship, family, sexual intimacy safety Maslows- security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health property physiological maslows-breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion Health Belief Model how the patients' attitudes and belief...