The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who expresses the desire to learn more about a diabetic diet in an attempt to gain better control of his blood sugar. The nurse's actions will be based on which non-nursing theory?
A) Change theory
B) Maslow's hierarchy of human needs
C) Neuman's systems model
D) Watson's theory of caring
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing the patient and talking to them as she is carrying out care, as well as telling the patient what is going to happen next.
The nurse speaks to the patient in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in which role? (Select all that apply)
A) Caregiver
B) Decision-maker
C) Communicator
D) Educator
E) Patient advocate
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Diabetic retinopathy.
Teaching an illterate patient
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
The nurse begins the general survey