After receiving her morning assignment, the nurse realizes that she will be caring for a client with Alzheimer disease. The nurse understands that when communicating with this client, it will be important to
a. avoid touch because this may be misinterpreted by the client.
b. shorten processing time before the client becomes distracted.
c. break instructions down into small, sequential steps.
d. present ideas all at once before the client's attention wanders.
Question 2
When giving a class presentation on self-concept, a student nurse notices that a classmate has fallen asleep.
The student nurse immediately decides that the presentation must be boring and that she will fail this assignment and subsequently obtain a poor grade in the course. This is an example of
a. selective attention.
b. negative self-talk.
c. self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. negative feedback.
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
nurse
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Client is positioned