Author Question: A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is ... (Read 53 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful and overwhelming. The head nurse assesses the use of a healthy coping mechanism observing the nurse:

a. writing down long lists of needed interventions before starting the day's work.
b. delegating appropriate care assignments to nursing assistants.
c. asking a co-worker to take one of her patients.
d. asking for the day off.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet.

The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein, such as: a. potatoes.
b. beans.
c. cheese.
d. soy products.

thall411 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The use of delegation is an effective coping mechanism. The other options are not healthy as they either delay or avoid dealing with the stress.

Answer to Question 2

A
The foods that a patient with renal disease can substitute for energy are in the carbohydrate group. Potatoes are the only carbohydrate listed.