Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
The Internet is becoming a source of up-to-date health information, not only for nurses but for patients as well. Many Internet sites meet the needs of both. Patients should be aware that not all information presented on the Internet is accurate or appropriate.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A
Each patient should be asked his or her name as the nurse checks the identification bracelet. In a hospital setting, medication should never be given to a patient who is not wearing an identification bracelet.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Photo of the neck of a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma showing the swelling associated with enla
Polycystic kidney disease. Notice the presence of numerous fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, in these kid
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th