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The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse avoid?
The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse avoid?
The nurse is planning care for a patient. Which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates holistic care?
The nurse is planning care for a patient. Which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates holistic care?
An older patient with a terminal illness and hear problems is angry and pushes away the breakfast meal tray. Which response should the nurse make?
An older patient with a terminal illness and hear problems is angry and pushes away the breakfast meal tray. Which response should the nurse make?
The nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP) and an older patient. For which statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
The nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP) and an older patient. For which statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
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The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?
The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?
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The nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. For which reason should physical activity and exercise be encouraged?
The nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. For which reason should physical activity and exercise be encouraged?
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During an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing philosophy. Which response should the nurse make?
During an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing philosophy. Which response should the nurse make?
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The nurse is providing patient care. Which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to develop a healing relationship with this patient?
The nurse is providing patient care. Which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to develop a healing relationship with this patient?
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The nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. On Which skill should the nurse focus to be successful
The nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. On Which skill should the nurse focus to be successful
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The nurse schedules an interdisciplinary team meeting to address an older patient's care needs . Who should the nurse include to ensure that the team provides holistic care?
The nurse schedules an interdisciplinary team meeting to address an older patient's care needs . Who should the nurse include to ensure that the team provides holistic care?
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The nurse attends an educational program on caring. Which action should the nurse take to become a more caring nurse?
The nurse attends an educational program on caring. Which action should the nurse take to become a more caring nurse?
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During a home visit, and older patient reports planning to have dinner with a close fried and then see a movie. What does this behavior indicate to the nurse?
During a home visit, and older patient reports planning to have dinner with a close fried and then see a movie. What does this behavior indicate to the nurse?
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The home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an older patient. Which health problems should the nurse identify as being leading chronic disease of older adults? Select all that apply
The home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an older patient. Which health problems should the nurse identify as being leading chronic disease of older adults? Select all that apply
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The nurse is preparing a teaching tool for a community recreation center. Which should the nurse include that explains the reason for the increased number of older adults in today's society?
The nurse is preparing a teaching tool for a community recreation center. Which should the nurse include that explains the reason for the increased number of older adults in today's society?
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The nurse is identifying characteristics to include in a personal philosophy of nursing. Which should the nurse include as essential elements of this philosophy?
The nurse is identifying characteristics to include in a personal philosophy of nursing. Which should the nurse include as essential elements of this philosophy?
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