The nurse should avoid standing at the bedside with the patient lying in bed because the nurse may be construed as demonstrating:
a. interest.
b. power.
c. caring.
d. support.
Question 2
Parents of a school-age child ask the nurse for suggestions in helping the child who is demonstrating school avoidance. The nurse suggests that the parents:
a. take the child to the physician for testing.
b. be firm and insist the child go to school.
c. allow the child to stay home and rest.
d. consult with the teacher at school.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Patient Physical Status Classification
Side-lying position. Placement of bolsters under the superior leg, arm, and head.