NUR3524 Chronic and Transitional Care Exam

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What are some of the strong predictors contributing to overall poor HRQOL in some demographic areas? 5 points QUESTION 2 1. A nurse cares for an older adult patient with heart failure. The patient... states, “I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to be a burden to my daughter, but I can’t do it alone. Maybe I should die.” What is the best response by the nurse? “Would you like to talk more about this?” “You are lucky to have such a devoted daughter.” “It is normal to feel as though you are a burden.” “Would you like to meet with the chaplain?” 1 points QUESTION 3 1. 2. A patient hospitalized with sickle cell crisis frequently asks for opioid pain medications, often shortly after receiving a dose. The nurses on the unit believe that the patient is drug seeking. When the patient requests pain medication, what action by the nurse is best? Give the patient pain medication if it is time for another dose. Instruct the patient not to request pain medication too early. Request the provider leave a prescription for a placebo. Tell the patient that it is too early to have more pain medication. 1 points QUESTION 4 1. A nurse cares for a patient with atrial fibrillation who reports fatigue when completing activities of daily living. What interventions would the nurse implement to address this patient’s concerns? Administer oxygen therapy at 2 L per nasal cannula. Provide the patient with a sleeping pill to stimulate rest. Schedule periods of exercise and rest during the day. Ask unlicensed assistive personnel to help bathe the patient. 1 points QUESTION 5 1. A nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which questions would the nurse ask to determine the patient’s activity tolerance? (Select all that apply.) “What color is your sputum?” “Do you have any difficulty sleeping?” “How long does it take to perform your morning routine?” “Do you walk upstairs every day?” “Have you lost any weight lately?” 1 points QUESTION 6 1. A nurse promotes the prevention of lower back pain by teaching patients at a community center. Which instruction would the nurse include in this education? “Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles.” “Purchase a mattress that allows you to adjust the firmness.” “Wear flat instead of high-heeled shoes to work each day.” “Keep your weight within 20% of your ideal body weight.” 1 points QUESTION 7 1. Which term best describes a group of people who share a set of values, beliefs, practices, social relationships, law, politics, economics [Show More]

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