The Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Girl Who Has

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a school-age girl who has had a cardiac catheterization.The child tells the nurse that her bandage is "too wet." The nurse finds the bandage and bed soaked with blood.What nursing action is most appropriate to institute initially?

• A) Notify the physician.
• B) Place the child in Trendelenburg position.
• C) Apply a new bandage with more pressure.
• D) Apply direct pressure above the catheterization site.

Illustrate the significance of environmental stimuli in the adaptation process.

Discuss the role of self-awareness and self-analysis in the adaptation and coping process.

Describe the societal roles and individual's position within society according to Roy's Adaptation Model.

Identify the components of Roy's coping subsystems.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Implicit Costs

Indirect, non-out-of-pocket expenses which represent the opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its operations.

Accounting Profit

The difference between total revenue and explicit costs.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including explicit and implicit costs.