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burton19126

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The patient is terminally ill and is under hospice care. The nurse cares for the patient by bathing, shaving, and repositioning him.
 
  The family believes that the end is very near and would like a Catholic priest called to provide the patient with the Sacrament of the Sick. The nurse places a call to the Catholic Church the patient attended and arranges for the priest's visit. Under which of the following theories does the nurse's care fall? a. Roy's adaptation theory
  b. Watson's philosophy of transpersonal caring
  c. Henderson's theory
  d. Orem's self-care deficit theory

Question 2

The patient requires routine temperature assessment but is confused and easily agitated and has a history of seizures. The nurse's best option would be to take his temperature
 
  a. Orally.
  b. Tympanically.
  c. Rectally.
  d. By the axillary method.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Henderson defines nursing as assisting the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities that will contribute to health, recovery, or a peaceful death, and that the individual would perform unaided if he or she had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. Roy's model is to help the person adapt to changes in physiological needs, self-concept, role function, and relations. Watson's theory believes that the purpose of nursing action is to understand the interrelationship between health, illness, and human behavior. The goal of Orem's theory is to help the patient perform self-care.

Answer to Question 2

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The tympanic route is easily accessible, requires minimal patient repositioning, and often can be used without disturbing the patient. It also has a very rapid measurement time. Oral temperatures require patient cooperation and are not recommended for patients with a history of epilepsy. Rectal temperatures require positioning and may increase patient agitation. Axillary temperatures need long measurement times and continuous positioning by the nurse. The patient's agitation state may not allow for long periods of attention.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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