A nurse was becoming very frustrated at the ongoing stream of farmworkers with respiratory problems each spring. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a. Provide community education on herbicides and other chemicals spread each spring with information on self-protective measures, such as respirators.
b. Fight to get farmers to quit spreading chemicals on their fields each spring.
c. Suggest that farmers spray water on the fields immediately after the chemicals are spread to reduce dust in the air.
d. Tell farm workers to obtain different employment.
e. Try to get farmers to reduce the amount of chemicals used on their fields.
Question 2
A nurse eagerly explained to a long-term disabled male client the most recent relevant research related to his care. The client, rather than express appreciation, said, I prefer to have my care given this way.
The nurse explained that research suggested an alternative approach was more clinically effective, but the client said, I am more comfortable during the day if my care is given this way. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a.
Accept that the client knows what works best
b.
Ask the nursing supervisor to review the research with the client
c.
Give evidence-based care according to current research findings
d.
Negotiate a compromise between patient preferences and research-based approach to care
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
Common Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases
Multiprotein complexes in the mitochondrial respiratory assembly
Pregolife problems
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler