A patient tells the nurse that a cultural health practice is important to them and asks whether it can be continued during hospitalization. Which response by the nurse best demonstrates cultural humility?
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A community has a high rate of preventable complications fro…
A community has a high rate of preventable complications from chronic illness. Many residents report that they cannot obtain regular primary care because the nearest clinic is several hours away. Which factor is most directly contributing to this health disparity?
The nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a patient. Wh…
The nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a patient. Which finding is objective data?
A nurse is providing education to the adult child of a paren…
A nurse is providing education to the adult child of a parent diagnosed with dementia. Which teaching points should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
An older adult develops an acute illness. Which age-related…
An older adult develops an acute illness. Which age-related change may make it more difficult for the patient to tolerate the physiological stress of the illness?
A patient states, “I’m really worried about my surgery tomor…
A patient states, “I’m really worried about my surgery tomorrow.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?
An older adult tells the nurse, “I’ve had some difficult tim…
An older adult tells the nurse, “I’ve had some difficult times, but when I look back, I’m proud of the life I’ve lived and the relationships I’ve built.” Which interpretation by the nurse is most appropriate?
A patient has limited English proficiency and requires educa…
A patient has limited English proficiency and requires education about a new treatment plan. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A patient tells the nurse, “I’ve been exhausted during the d…
A patient tells the nurse, “I’ve been exhausted during the day lately.” Which response by the nurse best encourages the patient to provide additional information?
You are a nurse caring for four patients on a medical-surgic…
You are a nurse caring for four patients on a medical-surgical unit. Which nursing action is an example of a dependent nursing intervention?