A Nurse Begins the Shift Caring for a Patient Who

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse begins the shift caring for a patient who has just returned from the recovery room after surgery. It is most important to document:

• A) at the end of the shift so that the nurse can give his full attention and time to the patient's needs during the shift.
• B) a nursing care plan in the medical record before assessing the patient so that the nurse can identify priorities.
• C) at least three times during the shift: at the beginning, in the middle, at the end, and as needed.
• D) an initial assessment of the patient and a plan based on the needs of the patient as assessed at the beginning of the shift.

Understand the implications of research designs in studying intellectual and physical changes in adulthood.

Recognize the impact of sensory changes and their contributions to aging experiences.

Grasp the significance of health conditions and diseases prevalent in adulthood, their causes, and management.

Comprehend the role and effects of work stress on aging and emotional experiences.

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Definitions:

Systemic Discrimination

Discrimination that is ingrained in the policies, practices, and procedures of institutions, resulting in disadvantages to certain groups.

Natural Superiority

The belief in the inherent superiority of certain individuals, groups, or races over others, often without scientific basis.

Stereotype

A label that may have some basis in fact, but that has been grossly over-generalized and applied to a particular segment of the population or situation.

Overgeneralizations

Cognitive distortions where an individual applies a general rule too broadly, often leading to inaccurate conclusions or stereotypes.